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13/9/2010 at 8:27pm
 Location: Norwich
 Outfit: Bailey Olympus 504
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Hi,  I have seen a few references on this site to people having awnings extended to fit new vans rather than have to buy a new one.  Has anyone any experience of doing this.  I have just traded in my bailey ranger 500/5 for an olympus 504, got a very good deal for the trade in, but getting a bit fed up at the thought of having to awning and just looking at alternatives. The 'canvas repair centre' has positive reviews.  Any comments or ideas please.


13/9/2010 at 8:42pm
 Location: rugby
 Outfit: Bailey Pegasus+642
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I used the Canvas Repair Centre, and could not praise them enough. It cost me £180 to have it extended by 50cm, that included collection and return.



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13/9/2010 at 8:49pm
 Location: Norwich
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Thank you.  I have sent an email to them so will see how we go on.


20/9/2010 at 12:52pm
 Location: West Yorkshire
 Outfit: Conway Mirage & Kia Sorento XT
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Simon, do you have an update on this, please?

I'm in a similar situation, and have seen there is a place not far from where I live that does awning alterations - Triopair. Anyone used them?

Thanks.



20/9/2010 at 3:15pm
 Location: Arley Nr Coventry
 Outfit: Everything !!!
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try a gentleman called Robert Temple 07787354923 based just outside of Coventry


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20/9/2010 at 7:08pm
 Location: Norwich
 Outfit: Bailey Olympus 504
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 My awning is going to them next week and should be back by mid November.  Apparently they alter the geometry at the back of the awning and leave the front alone, but an adjustment of 1 metre is the maximum you can do, apparently any bigger adjustment and it may cause wrinkling or slack areas in the roof section.

We are going for it because if it works and the work is as good as their reputation suggests then for less than £200 I have a usable awning again. If it is no good then I will just have to take it on the chin and buy a new one anyway.

 



20/9/2010 at 7:19pm
 Location: Cornwall
 Outfit:  Hobby 650 Ec low profile motorhome
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Greetings,

 

As I am a Tyke with a Scottish mother (I had all the generosity I had beaten out of me) I can only say "HOW MUCH"!!!!!!

Put the words 'Awning', Tent' and 'Leads' into Google and you will come up with a firm in Hull called (from memory) The East Yorkshire Tent and Awning Repairers  in Leads Road, Hull.

They have increased/decreased my 2001 Ventura Awning on four occasions to my complete satisfaction and never charged me anywhere near £100 on each occasion.

Give them a call. You won't be sorry.



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21/9/2010 at 12:33pm
 Location: West Yorkshire
 Outfit: Conway Mirage & Kia Sorento XT
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Great info, thanks emmitdb.

The company is East Yorkshire Awning and Tent Repairs - so you weren't far off! I will give them a call when I'm ready for the work to be done.



21/9/2010 at 12:40pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Caravan now Sold
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these guys have a good reputation.

Barkers of Blackburn Tele 01254 707 533



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