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Hi all,

Although I'm not actually in the market yet for either the extension or the awning I'm always looking for a bargain.  The hope is that next year we extend our Monty with either of the above but I'm not sure which to go for. 

Is the awning better for cooking in?  Is is possible to cook in the extension?  Does the extension come with a ground sheet or would I have to source that separately?  Which in your opinion is the better value?

Sorry for all the questions but your help would be much appreciated

Many thanks

Laura

Hi,

I have both and would say that the awning is definately better. You can cook in the extension but it suffers in the wind and rain. The extension doesn't have a groundsheet so you would have to improvise.

The awning trully extends your tent - you can leave shoes etc in it and of course any furniture you may have. It really frees up room in your main tent whereas the extension provides you with shelter at the front.

GS.

Thats great advice, thank you very much

laura

The awning is a great bit of kit but i wish that the windows of it could be opened like the tent kitchen window.

Something i thought about last weekend when messing with the kitchen setup while garden camping.

Quote: Originally posted by Tinolan on 30/6/2010

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i wish that the windows of it could be opened like the tent kitchen window.

Post last edited on 30/06/2010 19:20:51

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I keep saying that too! In fact I think I've bored the OH as I say it everytime we camp

I don't have the extension but the awning is brilliant IMO, I love mine. 

I have the same thing only with a vango tent. It comes down to having a door or not having a door, and I would have no hesitation in saying that if you have the awning then you have the flexibility of using it either way.

The extension may be vulnerable in adverse conditions. Worse it might damage your own tent as it takes off over the skyline like a kite. It is advised to remove the extension in stormy conditions but the awning may be more stable.

As for the floor, I have a strip of the eco mat you get for caravan awnings, that I put down the middle just to stop the high traffic areas getting churned up. I'm happy with the grass along the edges since my kitchen set is there and anyway I love the feeling of grass under bare feet.

It was suggested here you could use the mats out of your car if you wanted to stop the ground getting muddy. But really, in lovely weather there's no need for any flooring.

Wow, the awning looks fab, really wish I could get one this year, no way can I afford it though until then.

Thanks again everyone

laura