Back and forward with emails today to a Dutch manufacturer only to finally find out I can’t get the canopy I would like to buy. The reason being return problems, courier problems and items going missing also the Brexit word came into it.
Tried another Dutch website that also sells the awning. Website is set out with an English option making things easier, get to checkout and again the message “we do not ship to this country”
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could you not get it sent to oneof our French members and let them forward it,

I’ve sent a sailmaker the dimensions and pictures of the Dutch canopy. I’ve asked for the sides to be zipped out instead of rolled up and waiting for the prices to come back.

That's an interesting approach Ronnie

Please keep us informed of how you get on.

MikeT

There was a company called tent valeting in Farnworth Bolton, they would make awning and canopies to customer spec.
Maybe worth a try.

another company
https://www.specialisedcanvas.co.uk/awning-tent-repairs

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There was a company called tent valeting in Farnworth Bolton, they would make awning and canopies to customer spec.
Maybe worth a try.

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Oh well, if the Dutch don't want to play ball, then they have lost out and your hard earned will hopefully help our economy. Brexit has happened and they need to to get over it.

I noticed a UK site the other day that had big red bar across it saying that they were no longer supplying Northern Ireland.

And it's fine saying 'get over it' but those are Dutch businesses saying they won't supply UK customers, presumably not for political reasons but because the customs, bureaucracy and transport issues make it not profitable to do so. I very much doubt that any business, Dutch or otherwise would stop supplying a market if it was profitable to do so.

I’ve thrown the towel in on getting one made.
They are talking 10 to 12 weeks to make a canopy due to being so busy and I need one sooner.
So it’ll be the tried and trusted Isabella Loggia or maybe Shadow.

Is the wife any good with a sewing machine? the sell everything you need, I've used them twice but not since Brexit. [which set us free]
https://www.esvocampingshop.com/en/tent-...reststukken-en/
Dave

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Think I will Colin. I’ve already made a mistake buying a Kampa air awning off the seller of the troll I’ve just bought. Didn’t like it and I’ve just managed to get my money back.

That's the reply I got back today from Fortex,

Good morning,
Unfortunately we do not send awnings to the UK at this moment. We can’t seem to find a transport company who is willing to transport thanks to Brexit.
With regards,
Danielle Prent

Fortex Caravanvoortenten

www.voortent.net

Ended up buying an Isabella Loggia. Put it up a couple of times and more than happy with it.