Knowing the correct size awning for your caravan is a cause of so many frustrations for you as a customer and us a retailer especially if you don’t have your manual to hand. The following guide has been created to help you obtain the awning /porch that is correct for not only your caravan but for you too, especially when selecting a porch awning. If you have your manual the size for a full awning is normally listed under the Awning Size or A Measurement.
If you don’t have your manual to hand, not to worry just follow the instructions below as a guide to gain the measurement required.
Requirements
String, Peg, Tape Measure (Metric)
Measuring for Your full Caravan Awning
1. Place a peg in the ground directly below point A (Point C if measuring for Isabella or Inaca)
2. Secure string to the peg placed earlier and feed the remainder of the string through the awning rail all the way around the caravan.
3. Once your string gets to the ground at point B (Point D if Isabella or Inaca) cut the string at this point as close to the ground as possible.
4. Now measure the string and record this measurement (cm). This is your actual awning size.
Measuring for Your Porch Awning
Quite often we are asked do you have a porch to fit my caravan/motorhome. There isn’t an easy answer to this question without some investigation first. We have provided a guide below to help you assess your possibilities.
Firstly you need your height range. Most porch awnings are designed to fit a standard height range of 235cm – 250cm. There are motorhomes and small caravans that fall outside this range which will also narrow down your choices. To measure the height, you need to measure from the floor to the awning channel at its highest points D-D.
What size of porch awning can I get? This is where it becomes a bit tricky. If you look at Points A-A this is the maximum width available as the awning channel has to remain straight for your porch to fit correctly. So Thats it right? Wrong, if you don’t mind your porch going across your windows or a Locker then yes you can get a porch up to that full width points A-A. I require a porch that doesn’t interfere with a window, then points B-B is your minimum size and C-C is your Maximum size.
As you can see there are a few things to consider, this is just a guide to help you make your decision and see the options available to you. Please remember that not all awnings go straight down where the rear section meets your caravan there are many porches that taper, this is something else that may need to be considered as many brochures only give the size of the floor area and not midway points or even roof measure.
FULL AWNINGS
In this category you will find the widest range of full size awnings in the country! A full size awning is fed onto the beading of your caravan and is then erected with the classic frame system. The frame is fitted onto the caravan with bracket pads and it held in place by extending the poles to the correct level. We are suppliers for every major manufacturer in Europe including Isabella, Dorema, Bradcot, Sunncamp, Leisurewise and Inaca.
The full awning is the consistent favourite with our customers and often is the awning which suits the customers’ needs more than smaller options. This traditional style of awning is a must have for long term serious caravanners who are seeking a bit more space on their holidays. With a full size awning you almost always have the option to extend your space by investing in annexes which can be fitted to both sides.
The original style of awning which has proved to be the most popular choice for committed campers is also a very strong and steady choice as the steel or fibreglass frames provide more stability than lightweight options.
Most full size awnings come with removable panels which transform you awning into a sun canopy as when they are all removed only the roof canvas remains. These panels also have several options as to where you would like your awning door to be located. In most cases the windows on the panels have a fly net underneath to give you some air on hot days without getting bugged by insects!
You can purchase extra poles to give you different options with your canvas such as a Veranda Bar and rear of roof support bars. If you are planning on using your awning on a seasonal pitch you can invest in a storm strap kit to provide more stability in extreme weather.
To make you caravan lifestyle more comfortable you can also purchase groundsheets for the inside of the awning to make you feel right at home! Once you have furnished the inside of your awning with chairs and a table your awning will be complete!
AIR AWNINGS
The invention of the Air Awning defines a turning point in the evolution of the awning world. No longer do people have to struggle with heavy poles and complicated frame systems! Air awnings make long pinching times and arguments with family over which pole goes where a thing of the past!
Simply inflate the ‘bladders’ to create the shape using the correct psi which is recommended by the manufacturer depending on the awning type.
With Air Awnings there is no risk of damage to your frame through extreme weather so you won’t need to be worrying about replacement poles or the danger of your poles scratching your caravan!
Air Awnings are the future of innovative design in the caravan world and they provide a fantastic alternative to the traditional pole frame design!
