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Hello Octopusann, We have 2 awnings, we had 3 at one time. We gave away our oldest one to our niece. It convinced her that she could do with an awning, and bought a better bigger one.
Fiat Doblo, very nice little van. With an awning I know you are going to enjoy your self.
It is difficult to attach an awning to your Doblo. Without it looking a last minute idea. Convention says it would be best to attach it to the passenger side of the van, in order that the drivers side will always be free to use when both on and when leaving your pitch. However it could 'maybe' be better to attach it to the rear of the van and to open the rear doors into the tunnel that most 'drive away' awnings have. If your Doblo is the standard height of the car and does not have the extra height of the vehicle that a lot of converters/conversions do have/use. I say this because I know that to have an awning for the Doblo is far better than not having an awning at all. Just being able to dress and undress in the privacy of the awning is one of the biggest reasons for having one. It can be used for many things at any time, eating, sleeping, dressing, cooking, and even a portable loo for ( don't laugh ) convenience.
Drive away awnings come in different heights, usually standard and tall. As to whether you have a poled one or an air one is up to you. Remember though that poles do weigh a bit and air needs a pump to fill the beams. Both add weight.
Have a look at the many videos on the internet and watch people actually putting both types up.
Enjoy your campervan, I hope that this will help you make your mind up which type of awning you would be happy with.
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Topic: Awning advice
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