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Persontonycurtis
26/5/2017 at 12:47pm
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Anyone got any suggestions to which awning to purchase to fit my 1991 renault hightop? poles or air? all i know is i would like a driveaway one? also i see a lot have built in ground sheets, which i thought campsites don't like! any help will be much appreciated


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PersonLorfal
26/5/2017 at 8:53pm
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We have the Vango kela 111 tall, fabulous! Easy to put up, but not in the time frame advertised. Air beams are surprisingly sturdy and firm and there are extra tension straps too. I do find the joining section a bit 'flappy' when windy, but I'm sure there is an element of user error. The fabric is stronger than the idris but they are pretty much same size. The ground sheet is attached as long as fly net section all zipped up. It can be opened fully on three sides, which is great if you just want outdoor space. It's easy with a fillet strip and figure 8 to slide on to our rail too, though I'd like something at both ends to prevent the strip sliding.

I'm by no means an expert, but I find on the whole, it's user friendly, easy to erect and even easier to take down and pack away. Amazingly I can even get it back in its bag without any pushing or shoving!

We also use a separate Vango footprint thingy and a tent carpet .

It would sleep 2 easily and there is the option to fit a bedroom.

Have had it up in rain and wind and it's held its own.

Good luck!


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PersonJohnnie Boy
26/5/2017 at 9:18pm
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Outdoor Revolution oxygen movelite is the one we bought, used it for the first time a few weeks ago nice bit of kit .
Ours is for a low roof but I guess the high top's same as.

We were also impressed at the speed in which you can deflate it and pack it away, putting up should be a bit quicker next time


Persontonycurtis
27/5/2017 at 10:12pm
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hi Guys thanks for your reply im now looking at air awnings, but now not sure if i need low or tall, as looking at my campervan it has a j rail above the door which ive read i can use with figure 8!

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Personboxerman
28/5/2017 at 10:21am
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Don't be in too much of a rush to buy one.
When we bought our RV50, we thought we would need more space due to changing from a trailer tent.
We spent over £300 on an awning and used it probably 3 times in 5 years before we sold it.

If you're going to spend days or weeks in one place then OK, if you are going to be moving on every day or other day, you won't use it.

Frank


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PersonTownsend Tilly
30/5/2017 at 8:56am
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Hi Tony
We have a Campervan and have just purchased a Kela 3 std. we were going to go for the low but saw one on site this weekend which was a std and it looked great. On our way home we purchased our one. The dealer didn't have any low's so we went for the std.
Will let you know how we get on as going away again for a couple of days. Tilly 😉

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