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02/1/2012 at 11:18am
Location: Polesworth Warwickshire
Outfit: Bailey Unicorn III Valencia (LR Disco)
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Hi folks,
The thing I always found a bit awkward about the 'lean-to' type awning, personally, was balancing the poles. We didn't have a Rally, but we had a Sunncamp Ultima 390. There were 4 hoop-type poles, and they were never fully up until they were all up. Unless you used guys as you errected it, it was always a bit of a balancing act. At the time I was awaiting a shoulder joint replacement too. The 'poles' were those very thin flexible fibre poles and a couple of them began to split. From what I have seen of the Rally, it is certainly better than the Sunncamp, IMHO, but not as good (for us, at any rate) as the Fiesta.
One really good thing about the Fiesta is the strength of the poles. The large steel front pole has got to be the most substantial pole on a lightweight awning I have ever seen. Once you have fed this through you can (carfully) angle it in position while you get the roof poles put out. It really is easy, IMHO. We always leave the panels zipped out when we put up/take down the awning. It's personal preference. If you take out the panels we find it is handy having less 'material' to cope with and it is easier to fold the panels and the 'roof'. The down side is that you have to spend a little time zipping in and out. It is personal preference, but at least you get the option!
The Kampa is more like the 'concept' of a traditional awning. For us that is good. We use a similar process for putting it up and folding - we like that.
It's all a matter of preference but the Kampa really suits us...... and I can assure you I am not on commission...... I wish!!!!
P.S. We have always found the Fiesta a great size for us. If you look at the top 2 of my gallery images, it will give you some idea.
Post last edited on 02/01/2012 11:27:45
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David
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...but the Kampa website shows some pretty clear photos of all of their awnings,if that helps..
