Isabella Logia Sun Canopy v Isabella Shadow 360

More pros and cons.

The Isabella 360 Sun Canopy. https://www.isabella.net/uk/sun-canopies/details/shadow-360

Note that all 3 vertical poles are 2 piece telescopic so unless we still use our existing washing line prop pole in the centre which does extend to over 2 metres then there is no possibility of pitching the roof from centre to corners as per the Loggia

The 2 metre depth of the Shadow can sometimes be a tight fit on some emplacements as the guy ropes to the front extend forward by preferrably about 600/800mm making the overall depth from side of Eriba 2600/2800mm.
As the Logia is a full 2.7 metres deep and has the same guy rope fixings and tensions as the Shadow then the Logia will be even tighter with an overall depth from side of Eriba of 3300/3500mm

Randa

I seem to recall pole extension for the bottom is available, but cannot find it on the Isabella website. I'm sure if you spent a hour or so it could be found.

Colin

Or 5 minutes and a block of wood

Thanks Ronnie. It looks like the awning would not be an option on the white stucco vans as I think the fixon clamp needs a smooth surface to work on.
Roger, I believe the outer two poles are as supplied with the Shadow and are 1.9m high, so about the same height as the awning rail.

Colin

Isabella Fixon Clamp

Some great information here. Thanks Ronnie Any more pics of the bracket please?

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That looks interesting. I thought it would work on suction to the van side but it also looks like it will clip around the awning chord and the Isabella has a double chord.
I reckon I could use that instead of the wooden mount I've made up to locate the pin end of my Fiamma rafter pole in when suporting the roof of my small air awning.
With postage I think this place is cheaper:- Werbung: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254263744860?...ogkAAOSwMutdA5e-

Colin

I'm thinking from another direction Ronnie. I'll sketch something up later today.
Randa

So, after a busy week or so involved in other things, we have again turned our attention to the Isabella Sunshade and have decided to go for the Isabella Shadow 360.

My biggest concern with the Loggia is the 2.7 metre depth. In the past we have had quite a few campsites where the 2.0 metre deep Shadow has been a tight fit when the guy ropes are stretched out. Also the Length is only 3.0 metres.

So, for better or for worse, we have ordered another Shadow but this time we have gone for a 3.6 metre length one. Having looked at our exisiting Shadow and some awning bead we have in stock, we are confident that we can make it fit by cutting back the bead as required but leaving the fabric 3.6 long.

To compensate for the lack of depth we have looked again at the mesh sunshade that Isabella offer as an extra on the Shadow and are going to fashion one out of the same waterproof material that sunshades use for the roof. This will be fixed through the 3 vertical poles (and under the Isabella roof fabric) and will be tied to the exisiting guy ropes. We are thinking of about 600mm showing. Easy to remove if not necessary.

Shadow front net.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)Shadow front net.

front extension.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)Our idea.

Has anyone tried to clean their Isabella roof sheet. It didn't work for us.

Randa

So the 3.6 long Shadow has been delivered free within 24 hours. That's good. Wrong address:- Not so good.

Anyway, all sorted but upon examination it was my feeling that the shade material was not as heavy as it was 5 years ago when we bought our first one. To touch it, it feels less robust but upon weighing both canopies and taking into consideration the additional length, they weigh about the same.

Also they are supposed to be waterproof and I quote:- "Shadow Sun Canopy canvas is made of the revolutionary IsaLite 195g/m² which is as breathable as it is waterproof. It is also remarkably light - making it perfect for touring and facilitating the set-up."

It's probably me suffering after a hectic and stressful week. We will only find out when we come to use it in a few months time.

Randa