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What Size Awning   What size awning do I need to fit a Lunar Ultima CS 2005 caravan?

I think the size you need is 995cm, however I always advise that you measure yourself....

Awning size for Lunar Delta 590/4  Hi,
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Awning Instructions  I am looking for instructions to put up my awning for a Elddis Tornado caravan?

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What size awning do I need for a Lunar Clubman 460/ 4 berth   What size awning do I need for a Lunar Clubman 460/ 4 berth?

Some friends of ours have a Lunar Clubman 460 2000 model. Their awning measurement is ...

Swift Blakemere Awning  Could you please tell me what size awning I will require to fit a 2008 Swift Blakemere GT caravan?
Thanks

I would imagine that your "Blakemere" is ...

Porch awning  Hi
First let me say how useful your site has been to me over the past year since I got my first caravan its been most helpful .

Now my problem is I ...

Awning Size  What size awning do i need for a 1998 coachman mirage 450/2?

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How much for a caravan service?  How much would it be to get an average caravan serviced? TIA

A standard service should cost from about £150 to £200 through a dealer. However, it might ...

Lunar Meteorite S Caravan Awning  I have a 12ft Lunar Meteorite S model Caravan
What size awning do I require as I am confused.
The rail measurememts from floor to floor = 713cm which ...

Awning size   Hi
I have a Compass Omega 2 birth 1984/86 caravan and need an awning for it - has anyone any idea of what size i would need to buy - your help is appreciated....

What size awning please?  What size awning would fit an eldiss breeze 1988/89 4 berth?

This one has stumped me a little, but it looks very similar in size to my old Monza, which ...

I have a Eurovent Soleria awning size 9 ( 2005 model)  I have lost the instructions to put up the awning and am now selling the awning and my caravan.Any idea where I can get a replacement set of instructions ...

Will my awning fit??  My A to A measurement is 1050.
I have the chance of buying one which is 1049.
Is this the top end of the size below and will this be too tight for my ...

Caravan Awning Size Swift Challenger  Hi, I would be so grateful if somebody could help me find out the size awning required for my caravan. I am aware of the A to B measurement but the problem ...

What Size Awning   Hi,

We are purchasing a 2001 tabbert comtesse 5 berth caravan (dry caravan), what awning would fit this please. We want a full size awning.

I think ...

Awning Size  Hi
We have recently bought an Avondale Mayfly. Can anyone tell us what size awning would fit. We think the caravan is of late 1980 but have no plate ...

Awning for Bessacarr Cameo 550 gl 1996 - 4 berth  Could any one tell me what size awning i need for a bessacarr Cameo 550 GL 1996 - 4 birth.

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What size is my existing awning?  I have an Isabella Ambassador 2502 which I bought in a 'job lot' sale. I need to sell-on to a good home but don't know how to measure its size for the ...

Awning size?  Hi
What awning (full) size would you recommend for our new Bailey Pageant Bretagne 7 series please?
Thank you in advance.

It all depends on how much ...

Swift Rapide 440 GL 4 Berth   Could you please let me know what size awning I would need for a full awning.
Thanks.

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Caravan Awning  Hi,
I have a Lunar Meteorite 12' The caravan beading measures approx 720 cm. Can I just buy a 12' awning not knowing the beading size or do any 12' awnings ...

Pegging Awnings.( and what with)  Thanks for all the answers to my many questions elsewhere. Here's another one. As a camper , always camping on grass pitch, there was never a problem ( mostly ...

Will My Awning Fit?  Hi,
I have changed my caravan for a new one and my awning size is 1011.max. Will it fit my new van which is 10.7 mt.?
Hope you can help.

Regards ...

What Awning Size?  I have an old 1990 ABI Award Nightstar. What size awning should I buy?

The awning size you need is 925cm. However, we always advise that you should ...

Awning For Caravan  My caravan awning is leaking in the roof here and there. What is the best way to stop it? It is not ripped or torn just leaking.

Your awning just ...

Is Awning Too Big?  Our caravan currently has a size 13 awning but have the chance of a bargain but the the awning size is 1025, is this going to be too big?

At a guess,...

Awning Size  We have an Elddis Wisp 350/2 .Can you tell us what size awning we need to buy please.

The size of awning you need is about 734cm.
However, it is ...

Awning Size  I currently have a Lunar Galaxy 2005 6 berth caravan and believe it's based on the Zenith model. I'm looking to buy an awning for it. What size would I ...

Awning Instructions  I have just brought a Sprite 1977 caravan and not sure how to put awning up. Can you please help?

Hi David

We can help!! We have a page on our ...

Awning Size????  What size of awning do I need for a 1995 Swift Conqueror 550 Lux? I did try to measure it with the string as suggested, however, I am alone at the moment ...

Awning Size for Elddis Odyssey 525 2008  What size awning do I need for an Elddis Odyssey 525 year 2008. 5 berth.

Hi Niamh,

The awning size that you need is 977cm.

However, we alway ...

Caravan Awning Size  What size awning do I require to fit a 1994 Sprite Major 6 berth caravan?

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Sealant for caravan roof?  We have just bought a caravan, only to discover there is a leak somewhere that we can't find & the ceiling is getting very wet. We have resealed the skylights ...

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Awning Sizes ?  I have an awning size 1075. Does anyone think it would fit my new van ? The new van awning size listed is 1088. Thanks John

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Half Awnings  Does anyone know of anyone who has half awnings as opposed to porch awnings?

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From: Peter
Question: Awning Annexe
I am considering buying an Annexe for our Awning and have been looking on the internet at adverts for the universal type. Knowing that all manufacturers awnings and zips tend to be slightly different I am wondering how these actually fit to the main Awning, give a water/windproof seal etc.They are cheaper than dedicated awnings but it's the old story of nothings a bargain if it's not fit for purpose and I dont want to waste my money.

Hi Peter
We too are considering buying an annexe this year for our Dorema awning. I have not had any experience of using or seeing a Universal annexe, so I could not really comment on what they are like. However, I will be buying a Dorema annexe because at least I know that I should not have any problems and, for the sake of a few pounds, at least I will have peace of mind. I am sure Dorema would offer a good guarantee should anything go wrong.


From: Babs
Question: Cleaning An Awning
We have a blue diamond universal annexe which is now filthy. We took it down on a wet muddy site and our two dogs decided that it would be nice to walk on it! Can I wash it in the washing machine? Also would it need waterproofing?

Hi Babs
Sorry it has taken a while to get back to you but we have been researching your tricky question!! We wouldn't suggest you put your dirty awning annexe in the washing machine although you could always check with the manufacturer first.
Halfords sell an awning cleaner as well as an awning re-proofer by Fenwicks which we have heard is good stuff!!  Try just sponging the worst of the dirt off first then use an awning cleaner.
On our website we have a page on awning care which gives you some good tips when reproofing your awning. Let us know how you get on and whether or not you decide to use the washing machine!!


From: Mike
Question: Awnings for Older Caravans
I have discovered that awnings made before the year 2000 were made shorter in height than after that date to accomodate the higher modern caravans. The problem is that if you want an awning to fit an older style caravan you cannot get one anymore. Does anyone know the answer to this?

Hi Mike
We will post your question regarding awnings for older caravans on our website and will let you know if we get any response. We are sure that someone out there will be able to help!


From: Edward
Question: Awning Reproofing
I wish to re-proof my caravan awning as it leaks in two places. What do I need to do this as a DIY job? Where can I obtain the necessary spray etc?

Hi Edward
We have a page on awning care on our website - you will see a link to it on the Awnings page.

The main points when re-proofing your awning yourself are :

- Have a look around in the shops - there are many specialist re-proofing products on the market which you can use yourself. Halfords sell a good selection.

- If most of your awning needs re-proofing it is easiest to do it while the awning is erected.

- Don't use a spray re-proofing product on a windy day.

- You must not use a re-proofing product in boiling hot sun as the product will dry before it has time to soak into the fabric.

- Remember that re-proofing products are extremely flammable until they are dry, so no flames or smoking while you are using it!

- Make sure your awning is clean before re-proofing. If you can't get the outside clean enough you could always re-proof the inside of the awning.

- Always make sure your awning is completely dry after re-proofing and before packing it way.


From: Mark
Question: Awning Annexe
Hi, can you help! Will a Dorema bedroom annexe fit on an NR awning? Thanks, Mark.

Hi Mark
We have contacted NR Awnings and they have told us that sorry, no it won't fit - it would be like trying to fit a Land Rover bonnet on a Fiat car - it doesn't work!!

So I guess that answers your question!!


From: Babs
Question: Alternative to Pyramid PDQ Awning
Hi, I recently bought a Pyramid PDQ porch awning but was really disappointed with the quality and found it hard to put up despite their claims. I now want to buy a new porch awning but don't know what to get. It needs to be able to be put up by one person but have room inside for two people and two dogs to sit out. It also needs to be weatherproof.
Any suggestions?

Hi Babs
We are sorry to hear about your disappointment with your Pyramid PDQ awning. We were going to purchase a PDQ at one point but decided against it as, after seeing one up it, looked quite flimsy.
We settled for a lightweight porch awning called a Basecamp Panorama XL which you can buy for around £80.00 (the XL stands for extra large as they also come in a smaller size). This is very easy to put up and my other half puts this one up by herself - it doesn't take her long. It has withstood pretty strong winds as well as heavy rain. It may not be big enough - you could probably just about fit two chairs and two dogs in it!
There are alternatives to this on the market - Sunncamp manufacture an awning called an Ultima which is like a tunnel on the side of the caravan.
Before deciding to buy it is best to go to your local caravan accessory shop or caravan dealer where you can see most awnings on display - but don't get pressurised into buying an awning which the shop recommends. Buy one which suits your needs.
We would definately recommend our Basecamp purely on the fact that it can be put up by one person and is large anough for our requirements (cooking, sitting and storing coats, wellies etc., as well as a wet dog!

UPDATE: Please read our caravan blog as you will see that we have since purchased an Ultima awning (UNUSUALLY strong coastal winds blew down our Basecamp awning but we would still recommend it).




From: Bernard
Question: Any tips on how to fold a Portico Plus porch awning to get it back in it's bag ? I've been trying for 3 days!

Hi Bernard
Thanks for contacting us and we hope you enjoyed our website. Awnings can be really infuriating to put away especially if you have a full size one. Yours should not be too bad to do. Firstly, I would remove your front panel completely. Then spread your awning out flat and lay the front panel on top. Next, get your bag and lay it next to your awning. Now, fold in the sides of the awning to match the length of your bag (slightly smaller if possible). Once you have done this, simply roll up the awning as tight as possible and then tie both ends. You should now be able to slip your awning into your bag. Hope this helps. Please let us know how you get on.

Hi Nigel
I followed your instructions and can't believe how easy it was to fold with the front panel removed and into the bag with inches to spare. My wife has now withdrawn the divorce proceedings on the proviso that I keep your printed instructions in the awning brochure in the bag. Many thanks for your help.
Bernard



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