New Awning

headsuk · Jun 26, 2016

Hi, we're expecting our new Ocean to arrive this week and hopefully pick up this weekend. We'd like to replace our Country Road awning with a new 'air' awning and this is our favourite at the moment. Anyone have any experience with it? Had an Outwell Air awning for last years road trip and unfortunately it went down every day and overnight, turns out it was faulty but Outwells customer service was horrendous so going to stay away from the Outwell Awnings. Heres the link to the one we fancy.
http://www.towsure.com/westfield-aquila-air-awning

Any advice would be welcome, Thanks!

Padders13 · Jun 30, 2016

At over 4m out from the van, you'd definately be needed to book C and CC jumbo pitches so as not fall foul of their spacing rules, I imagine.

headsuk · Jun 30, 2016

Padders13 said:
At over 4m out from the van, you'd definately be needed to book C and CC jumbo pitches so as not fall foul of their spacing rules, I imagine.

Thanks for your reply, the actual awning is just over 3 metres, its the front porch which takes it to over 4 but we could peg that back as its only a side option. Probably use it more in Europe to house the kids so might be ok. Think its a new awning so taking a chance but German Origin so should be good.

AlisonF · Jun 30, 2016

Vango Kela does the same...?

samdb · Jun 30, 2016

I went for the Vango Galli as it's front door/porch is at the long end. That format seems to work best for most pitch types.

http://www.vango.co.uk/gb/low/390-galli-low.html?search_query=galli&results=6

Chopper24 · Jul 1, 2016

Any feedback on the outwell california with air system?

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Chopper24 · Jul 3, 2016

After intense research I seem to have opted for a vango galli... can someone send me a photo of the bag size... as I'm having difficulty finding it on the Web. .. thanks

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Kevin&Becci · Jul 4, 2016

This may seem like an odd question but do you think the Vango Gali could be used as a tent in it's own right? Not that we ever really want to camp without our Cali again but some friends are planing a birthday camping weekend in a farmers field and vans are not allowed... Just wondering if we could use this?

Kevin&Becci · Jul 4, 2016

Kevin&Becci said:
This may seem like an odd question but do you think the Vango Gali could be used as a tent in it's own right? Not that we ever really want to camp without our Cali again but some friends are planing a birthday camping weekend in a farmers field and vans are not allowed... Just wondering if we could use this?

Should anyone be interested in my slightly odd question above, I contacted Vango who confirmed that the Galli can be used as a standalone tent. Presumably most drive away awnings can.....

Kevin&Becci · Jul 4, 2016

Chopper24 said:
After intense research I seem to have opted for a vango galli... can someone send me a photo of the bag size... as I'm having difficulty finding it on the Web. .. thanks

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Chopper24 · Jul 4, 2016

Thanks

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headsuk · Jul 7, 2016

AlisonF said:
Vango Kela does the same...?

Hi, thanks for the reply. I'm not keen on the front style of the Kela - the way the door slopes. I prefer the straight style door with the canopy. Fussy buggar i know but want to get it right as they're pricey.