Thanks Alison yes practice makes perfect I hope.
My husband came to help me put it up the first time. We put a driveaway kit on it and I released it from the van then put it back on it by myself. As it is a drive away awning I think if I pump it up first the right distance from the van I should be able then to fix it to the van. I took a photo for reference for next time. I feed one black joining tube on first then fed the others behind it as the awing was supported. Two sets of steps one at rear and one to stand on when pulling the tape through. I initially had not realised that I needed a drive away kit so I learnt something. It should be easier than towing the caravan which I am not good at parking.
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