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Oh, the sun will fade the canvas over time, there's no doubt about that. Plus cotton canvas tents aren't immune to the degrading effects of UV....but while a synthetic tent will only last for about six months of cumulative UV exposure, cotton canvas has a far longer life.

However it wouldn't be the fading that would worry me, more the general effects of wind on the tent. Many campsites won't allow you to leave tents up on site permenantly because they really do need regular checking and repegging, far more than a caravan awning that has the caravan as support and one permenant wall. If you feel up to nipping up to check the TT weekly and after any windy nights then sure, go for it, but it still won't be as robust as a caravan set-up.

There's also security for your kit, possibility of vermin damage and your bedding will probably end up pretty damp over time. You'd have to carry a lot of kit to and fro.

I'd think twice about it, put it that way. However if you think you'd use it enough to justify the overall cost and faff plus perhaps have to write off the TT after a couple of years then yes, go for it.