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RE: air awning versus normal poles

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon May 17, 2021 10:49 am
by Julie Grafo | 3.454 Posts

They are big, there’s no two ways about it but on the plus size it’s all in one bag, not one for poles and one for canvas. Of course two bags can be easier for stowing away. It is definitely horses for courses, everyone has their own opinion. In the end it’s what works for you.


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RE: air awning versus normal poles

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon May 17, 2021 12:04 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.298 Posts

You only have one bag though. With a frame awning it is usually one for poles and another for the fabric. The combined weight is usually similar.

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RE: air awning versus normal poles

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon May 17, 2021 12:52 pm
by monoboard | 350 Posts

I relies nothing suits everybody but after years of caravanning i was wondering if members only had one awning what they would choose


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RE: air awning versus normal poles

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon May 17, 2021 1:21 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.298 Posts

If it was to supplement a sunshade on anything up to a Triton then I think the Unico Verona would be up there for consideration. It is big but not to big, a lovely shape and super quality.
If it was a Troll it would be something smaller as a Troll offers sufficient internal space if it's wet outside.

Colin


aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.


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#65

RE: air awning versus normal poles

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon May 17, 2021 2:08 pm
by monoboard | 350 Posts

well it seems impossible to get the perfect awning, with air ones being heavy to get into the awning rail an don't sit right & the pop air are expensive particularly when you can't make them sit right on uneven ground. I am wondering about something for my Scottish trip later in the year and wondering about one of theses as better than nothing https://www.towsure.com/sunncamp-swift-v...2hoCTREQAvD_BwE
at 174.95 how bad are they? i see they don't appear to go right down to the ground but would appreciate any comments good or bad.



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RE: air awning versus normal poles

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon May 17, 2021 4:05 pm
by JefL | 95 Posts

There's a whole thread about it here
Sunncamp Swift Verao 260 Low Initial Findings


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RE: air awning versus normal poles

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon May 17, 2021 4:07 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.298 Posts

It does go to the ground. It is the fronted version of what I use for short wet stays. SOULBLUESMAN68, Mike has one.

Colin


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