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18/7/2015 at 3:16pm
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We're wanting an awning for occasional use when the grand kids come. Does anyone have any advice about the Dorema magnum air weathertex?


18/7/2015 at 6:13pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Happy camper61 on 18/7/2015
We're wanting an awning for occasional use when the grand kids come. Does anyone have any advice about the Dorema magnum air weathertex?



Haven't seen the weathertex model but we have the all season. It's a great awning, easy to put up. I think the main difference is the fabric, the weathertex is more likely to suffer condensation hence the vents over each window. No different to any other awning with non breathable fabric though.


24/9/2015 at 9:31pm
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We bought a Kampa 390 air awning when they first came out and were initially over the moon with it. I have owned a series of tourers and awnings for nearly forty years and am a dab hand at the folding lark at the end of our trips. The last time we were out and unpacked the awning there was a tear in the roof about 2" long and signs of wear at another part of the roof. I used a piece of the patching material on the tear but I have lost heart in the awning itself.
I would presume the plastic taps on the inflation tubes have caused the damage when folded. The fabric is finer than standard ten cate awnings. I will be getting the Bradcot Portico XL out of storage.
Inflation is not all it is cracked up to be.


29/9/2015 at 7:44pm
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Yes but you can't beat a quick erection

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29/9/2015 at 8:19pm
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Quote: Originally posted by david8858 on 29/9/2015
Yes but you can't beat a quick erection



Not much use if you can't keep it up though.


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29/9/2015 at 9:11pm
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Oh it stays up ok although it can take a while to de-tumesce !

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14/10/2015 at 1:34pm
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Look at a Trigano Aircamp 260 or 390.


We have a 390 and can't find fault with it.

they are around £100 cheaper than most and in my mind having looked at other air awnings are just as good quality as the more expensive ones.   

But I have no doubt others will rubbish this post.

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I'd rather be fishing!!!!


15/10/2015 at 7:49pm
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Well just to keep you up to date, if you are looking for an inflatable caravan or motor home awning you will never see a better choice than right now at the NEC hall 17. I'm working on the Outdoor Revolution stand bit I'm surrounded by Kampa, Dorema, Vango, Sunncamp, Outwell, Quest and I'm sure a few more. Its been really busy on our stand and the drive away awnimgs have gone down really well.

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15/10/2015 at 9:33pm
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Quote: Originally posted by stjohn50 on 14/10/2015
Look at a Trigano Aircamp 260 or 390.


We have a 390 and can't find fault with it.

they are around £100 cheaper than most and in my mind having looked at other air awnings are just as good quality as the more expensive ones.   

But I have no doubt others will rubbish this post.



We have the 260. Ours is now 2 seasons old, and like new. Why pay more? It will outlast the caravan.



15/10/2015 at 10:17pm
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Hi Stoffb
Ours is the one that fits our caravan but the one you have posted the link to is for a motor home but it is the same design from Blakeney

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16/10/2015 at 8:32am
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We've just bought a second hand Oxygen Porchlite. We wanted something small and light for winter which we could dry at home. I'll be honest it's fab. Went up in seconds and it's really light and small when packed.

We won't be sitting in it. It's really just for shoes and coats etc. Although I'd imagine a bigger model would be ideal all year round. At this stage though I'll stick with my Isabella for spring and summer.


16/10/2015 at 8:56am
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Quote: Originally posted by Cross Camping on 15/10/2015
Well just to keep you up to date, if you are looking for an inflatable caravan or motor home awning you will never see a better choice than right now at the NEC hall 17. I'm working on the Outdoor Revolution stand bit I'm surrounded by Kampa, Dorema, Vango, Sunncamp, Outwell, Quest and I'm sure a few more. Its been really busy on our stand and the drive away awnimgs have gone down really well.



We will be visiting you on Sunday, as we are buying an air awning.

Really really stuck which to buy, they all claim to be the best, which confuses even more! Like the look of the Varkala 430 and the Bradcot aspire air.


16/10/2015 at 10:00am
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Quote: Originally posted by Bruneval3 on 16/10/2015
Quote: Originally posted by Cross Camping on 15/10/2015Well just to keep you up to date, if you are looking for an inflatable caravan or motor home awning you will never see a better choice than right now at the NEC hall 17. I'm working on the Outdoor Revolution stand bit I'm surrounded by Kampa, Dorema, Vango, Sunncamp, Outwell, Quest and I'm sure a few more. Its been really busy on our stand and the drive away awnimgs have gone down really well.



We will be visiting you on Sunday, as we are buying an air awning.

Really really stuck which to buy, they all claim to be the best, which confuses even more! Like the look of the Varkala 430 and the Bradcot aspire air.


We've got the Bradcot Aspire Air, brilliant bit of kit more expensive than the others but you get what you pay for. Lifetime guarantee on the air bladder and an electric pump thrown in and for me no threshold to step over.


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Claire and Colin





16/10/2015 at 3:17pm
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Thank you Claire &Colin. My o/h prefers the Bradcot, we have never seen them apart from the adverts, so it will be good to see close up. Are they as easy as said to put up and take down? What about the folding up and packing away? Thanks in advance.


16/10/2015 at 6:25pm
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Quote: Originally posted by clbewi on 16/10/2015
Quote: Originally posted by Bruneval3 on 16/10/2015
Quote: Originally posted by Cross Camping on 15/10/2015Well just to keep you up to date, if you are looking for an inflatable caravan or motor home awning you will never see a better choice than right now at the NEC hall 17. I'm working on the Outdoor Revolution stand bit I'm surrounded by Kampa, Dorema, Vango, Sunncamp, Outwell, Quest and I'm sure a few more. Its been really busy on our stand and the drive away awnimgs have gone down really well.


We will be visiting you on Sunday, as we are buying an air awning.

Really really stuck which to buy, they all claim to be the best, which confuses even more! Like the look of the Varkala 430 and the Bradcot aspire air.


We've got the Bradcot Aspire Air, brilliant bit of kit more expensive than the others but you get what you pay for. Lifetime guarantee on the air bladder and an electric pump thrown in and for me no threshold to step over.




None of them have a threshold to step over anymore.

Personally I think the Bradcot and the Dorema All Season are better made than the rest. Nicer fabric


16/10/2015 at 6:28pm
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Yes easy up and down comes with storm poles and storm straps.
I'm pleased with it.
It also came with 12 months accidental cover. On the bladder if there's a problem they pick it up from your home at Bragcots expense.

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Claire and Colin






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