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Topic: Kampa Rally Air Pro 390

tetchy100

12/2/2017 at 11:24pm
Location: Grimsby
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Giving serious thought to buying one of these, problem is, is it big enough? We are a family of 5 with another planned for 2018, we currently have an old Isabella type full metal pole awning that has seen better days and takes a while to put up, we often go away for short weekend breaks so this is why we are looking at air awnings, we do however go away all year round too. We often go away with our friends who are a family of 4 and we sit in the awning basically talking playing cards and getting drunk. We've seen the awning today erected in Cooplands caravans in Louth and I like how the porch is a separate area with the option of removing the divide to have 1 full room. The price at £1095 pretty much everywhere is the big stumbling block for us though??? are air awnings with the extra money and are they really that easy to put up?

tango55

13/2/2017 at 12:40am
Location: Lichfield
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I have been looking at air awnings myself in the last few months but going to be hard to part with the cash as the Dorema full awning we have has had little use and in still brand new condition so won't get back what it's worth to part pay for an air awning as a replacement. However, looking at the the different brands on the market I reckon in terms of visual appearance, quality and construction it appears that Bradcot are far superior to the Kampa range so that's where I would invest in a new air awning if I decide to change at all. If you haven't seen one as yet then I suggest that you go and look at one first and compare the two. The Bradcot may be more expensive but you get what you pay for.

Bradcot Modul-Air 390

tetchy100

16/2/2017 at 11:04pm
Location: Grimsby
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I should have mentioned it's the 2017 model plus model I was looking at, I can't see any pictures of the bradcot awning you shared in that link either

tango55

17/2/2017 at 12:08am
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If you do a Google search for 'Bradcot Modul Air 390' then click on the above tab 'Images' you will see a selection of photo's of this awning.

acampingwewillgo

22/2/2017 at 2:42pm
Location: Chiltern Hills
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We purchased one of these yesterday from the NEC Caravan show, it was £1,049.00 and they threw in 2 carpets (one for each section and the better quality ones), the 'limpet' set and 2 rear poles. We are a family of 4 with 2 big dogs and we think it should be ok sizewise. We, like Tango55, have a full Dorema size 18 awning (with annexe) which is only 2 years old and a Dorema Quattro 380 porch awning that we brought last year and it's only been used twice so to spend over a grand for ANOTHER awning hurt a bit!!! But the hubby wanted an air one as he's fed up with all the poles and the time it takes!! Kampa do a huge air awning called the Frontier which is rather nice but it's £1,500.00!! So now i'm left with 2 Dorema awnings to sell!! They also do an annexe for the Kampa which is £239 and includes the inner tent, I might get one of these and use it for extra storage.

tetchy100

02/4/2017 at 11:10pm
Location: Grimsby
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Yes this is still our favourite, weve missed the nec show now, does anyone know of any other good sites that will throw in some extras

acampingwewillgo

03/4/2017 at 11:34pm
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We got ours from John Cross Camping at the NEC, they've been brilliant as our first awning went 'missing' between their warehouse and our house!! They sent a replacement the following day. I'd give them a call and see if they can do the same deal as at the NEC.

tetchy100

06/4/2017 at 8:45pm
Location: Grimsby
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We've decided to go for the air ace pro 500 from magnum motorhomes in Grimsby, we're going to get an annex too also the limpet system and storm straps, but what about these rear poles? Are they really needed??? What do they do that the limpets don't?

goosgog

07/4/2017 at 12:08am
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They are very easy to put up,but a word of warning the hand pumps can be hard work depending on the size of the awning and if you get a powered air pump I suggest you connect it to the car 12 volt socket as connecting to the caravan sockets seems to blow the fuses. A large number of people asking about the problem.Lastly keep the car engine running some pumps use a lot of power.

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tetchy100

07/4/2017 at 8:35pm
Location: Grimsby
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I'm not paying £100 for the electric pump, I'll make do with the hand pump I think, I might change my mind after the first use though lol

baddon

08/4/2017 at 8:11am
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The pumps that come with most awanings are grim. Go to Decathlon and get their much taller larger one. goes up twice as fast and its actually easier to use as its taller you dont have to bend down as much.

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We have a 390 and its very good. We just kept an eye on gumtree and bought second hand, 2 years old but less than half new price. Very happy.

they are super fast to put up and take down, we even put it up for a single night.

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egbert

13/4/2017 at 8:11pm
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We have a Fiesta Air Pro and we love it - put up for the first time in Devon 2 years ago and immediately had it tested in ridiculously high winds. The next day there were pole awnings and tents collapsed everywhere but ours was fine.

And we had the hand pump that came with it - without any problems - until we lent it to a neighbour on a site who immediately snapped the handle off. But he bought a replacement and it's even better - pops up the mattress in no time as well.

Scrimmy

20/4/2017 at 12:03pm
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Purchased kampa rally air 390 pro plus at the start of April. Had our first week in it in Berwick last week. Previous awning was the kampa 390 pro, huge difference in the air plus! Much heavier to pull through the rail (36kg) but front panels do do zip out to make it lighter if required. As for erecting, couldn't be easier....found the (new improved) pump to do the job quite well and fully blown up in under 3 mins. Guy straps much better quality, stronger and easier to use than 390 rally pro. The extra space the pro plus provides is practically full awning size, with the option to partition if desired.
During the week we had strong winds for a few days, storm straps and rear poles held the awning firmly in place, no concerns about its capabilities of withstanding what the uk weather can throw at it.
Very pleased with this purchase and no hesitation in recommending.

Paul05

22/5/2018 at 8:49pm
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Bought the kampa 390 plus air awning. Didn’t have chance to try it last year so decided to go away for the weekend and see how it went.
Weather was fantastic. First pitfall was the weight of the awning (it is heavy weighing in at 38 kg) got it out of the bag and with two of us just managed to feed it onto the awning rail it is cumbersome. Next deciding what to peg out before pumping it up (instructions not exactly clear). Pumping up using the supplies hand pump was easy then the next decision is what to peg out next instructions still not clear. Eventually got it pegged out but not sure if it was correct. Then the next problem materialised the window in the caravan was covered by the side panel in the annexe, not to worry the panel opens up to reveal a clear window albeit not that you can open the caravan window into the awning as the window in the awning does not open up. The awning itself is well made but bear in mind the only part that fits into the A’s inv rail is part of the top but all of it, this leaves the sides open to the elements (not exactly water or wind proof). Taking it down was a breeze open the valves and in seconds it’s deflated. Now here comes the major failing, as all the panels are zipped in and it is basically one piece of fabric it is an absolute nightmare folding it away. Even with two of us could we get it into the bag, after much pushing, squashing, cursing and swearing eventually we managed to get the package into the bag. Although the weather was fantastic the awning got damp and was not totally dry when packed away so we knew we had to dry it out when we got home. If the awning had been very wet I dread to think how we would have carried it. Back home removed the awning from the caravan and into the back garden to dry it out. What an absolute nightmare this was. Once again as it’s one piece after a whole day of turning this way and that way the awning appeared dry (I’m not so sure though). Once dry it will be packed away into the bag until the next time we dare use it. The basic problem with these awnings compared to the conventional poles awnings is that with the poled awnings all the awning feeds into the awning rail, the sides and fronts can all be zipped in and out meaning less weight to carry, easier to pack away and even easier to dry as each panel can be dried independently.
Thank goodness I’ve still got my poled NR awning, although it’s a bit tatty (used) I can see this being used more often than the air awning. Would I buy one now not a chance. If you do buy one be prepared for weight lifting and longer drying times.
I hope this helps anyone considering buying an air awning.

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We`ve had the Kampa Rallye Air Pro for a couple of years and its been great - doddle to put up, plenty of space, good in strong winds.
Only problem we had was when SWMBO (who insists on pumping it up) was at it for ages as someone (who remains nameless) left one of the air release valves open........

JoannaLesley

23/5/2018 at 8:50am
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I've recently been searching the internet for a traditional awning for our new-to-us caravan. I have been struck by how many air awnings are being advertised when they have been on the market for so little time.

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