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Personlee8810
18/7/2016 at 7:41pm
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Going away for a week in Cornwall this weekend and it will be the first time we are going to be using our awning. Starting to get a bit worried about putting the awning up so we are now considering buying a day tent to use instead. Anyone have any advice on what to do and recommendations on decent day tents ?


PersonGWTE
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Do try to put up the awning. It's not as difficult as you think. Just take your time and follow the instructions.


PersonBlue Sky Pennine
18/7/2016 at 8:17pm
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It's dead easy with a bit of practice. I have a Pathfinder, with a large, 6M awning, and I can get that up in under half an hour, easily now. I have some instructions I can email, if it helps.

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PersonMarshmallowqueen
18/7/2016 at 8:24pm
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You don't say what age your countryman is or why you are worried. Thought I would share some tips from when I put up mine for the first time

I laid all the poles out in the garden before my fist trip and labelled them using the diagrams that are on the Internet. There are also some good instructions available too. I used my dymo machine to label top of each pole, eg right upright, middle upright, roof middle, roof left, front horizontal etc. These names may not mean much to anyone apart from me.....but that's fine.   The left side is when I am stood in the camper doorway. This made things a lot quicker on site and meant I was more familiar with the poles, even though I didn't put it up completely.

Also, check to make sure there is a long cord attached to the zip puller on the zip that attaches the awning to the camper.

It is easier and lighter to put up the awning without the side panels zipped in to the rest of the awning, add these once the roof is up .   I suspect most people put the awning away with the panels separate to the roof because this is easier.   

Some zip cleaning spray is useful.

You should have 4 spare poles.....these are for your curtains.

The only problem I had was joining the poles that supports the flap above the front windows.....I wasn't using enough muscle. Another camper saw me struggling and offered help, which was gratefully received.



Personlee8810
18/7/2016 at 8:31pm
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It's a 2016 countryman


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PersonBlue Sky Pennine
18/7/2016 at 8:53pm
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Even easier then, as they have the light weight awning poles.

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PersonMr Chris
18/7/2016 at 8:53pm
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Embrace the awning, you've got a new countryman so I assume the newer lightweight ixl poles which are easier to handle.

There are lots of tips and diagrams/instructions available on here and on Blue Sky Pennine's website, and it really isn't that difficult, and it will give you a great area of extra space connected to the main unit.

Any chance you could have a trial run somewhere before you go away? At least get the poles out and familiarise yourself with them and as suggested mark them up with coloured insulating tape or similar if required.
Good luck, don't be put off!


Personlee8810
19/7/2016 at 8:49pm
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My wife is on the shorter side. Is it best to zip on material first and then erect the poles underneath?


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I'd go with the awning. A far nicer space and more versatile too, especially for a week-ling stay.

FC awnings aren't difficult to pitch, take your time and you'll gain in confidence.


PersonMrLB
21/7/2016 at 11:59am
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Another vote for putting the awning up, and that is coming from a novice who has only done it once. The additional living space/storage area/shade it gives you is well worth the minor hassle of putting it up.

BlueSkyPennine, I have a fiesta, would you have instructions for erecting the awning? As I said, I have done it once, and it was quite straight forward, but any extra tips in the instructions would be great.


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Personsilvertopsandra
21/7/2016 at 12:00pm
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Go with the awning you won't regret it.
We take a lightweight small step ladder which is a huge asset.


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PersonMarshmallowqueen
21/7/2016 at 8:02pm
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YesI would zip on the awning first.

Then pull the awning over the main camper to get it out the way. Assemble the main frame but leave the legs at half mast/ not fully extended. Then pull canvas over the top. Extend legs to full height. Zip in sides and peg out. You will need to spend some time altering the tension and leg height to get the best fit and to ensure the material is taut. .the legs on my awning are adjustable rather than having a fixed position.

Having another look at my poles, I have a L and R marked on them, when they were made, at the top of the uprights. It is worth looking at the poles carefully to see if yours are marked. I didn't notice the letters at first as they are the letters are the same colour as the poles. I don't have the metal poles, think they are made of carbon fibre, but not sure.

If you google "pennine folding camper awning instructions" you should find docs that will help, including those from Blue Sky Pennine which are useful and helped me.




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