Advice on Sun Canopies

[AlanM]

I am thinking of buying one of these: https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product/sunncamp-swift-van-canopy-260
Has anyone got one and able to offer advice on ease of putting up, stability in wind and pooling prevention in rain.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Max-Felix]

Do you have the factory awning? This is the No.1 option for me and a Cali is not a Cali without one. Some ideas here if you're into DIY or saving money!

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/that-quecha-tarp-tip.14979/

 

[Sad]

Our Cali has no awning... Taken off before we bought her... We are shamed in the Cali rankings as we rarely get waves back

I've looked at this type of suncanopy but never bought. Not sure about the ease/speed of putting it up/down, and they're not drive away...

 

[Max-Felix]

Look out for a second hand one, Fiamma or original crop up on eBay.

 

[motacyclist]

I am thinking of buying one of these: https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product/sunncamp-swift-van-canopy-260
Has anyone got one and able to offer advice on ease of putting up, stability in wind and pooling prevention in rain.
Thanks in advance.

Personally if I was going to go to the trouble of putting that up I would get one with a front on it as well, to store stuff in it and put the loo in there. Otherwise, just get a simple tarp.

 

[Airhoguk]

You will need an awning rail as well to attach it to the van

 

[AlanM]

You will need an awning rail as well to attach it to the van

Sorry should have explained that I chose not to specify the roll out awning when ordering. Have had them on a number of MHs and campers but rarely used them. Also prefer the look without, no weight or rattles.
I have a drive away which is great for more than a couple of days but want something for short stays which offers more protection than a standard tarp type canopy, especially as we camp all year.
The shop tell me that they have sold a good number hence, my original queries.

 

[Sad]

Sorry should have explained that I chose not to specify the roll out awning when ordering. Have had them on a number of MHs and campers but rarely used them. Also prefer the look without, no weight or rattles.
I have a drive away which is great for more than a couple of days but want something for short stays which offers more protection than a standard tarp type canopy, especially as we camp all year.
The shop tell me that they have sold a good number hence, my original queries.

Think AirHog meant you'd need this:
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/p...nsert-c-channel-attach-drive-away-awnings-etc
But if you already have a drive-away you probably have something like it...

 

[AlanM]

Think AirHog meant you'd need this:
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/p...nsert-c-channel-attach-drive-away-awnings-etc
But if you already have a drive-away you probably have something like it...

Yes thanks, I do have the awning rail