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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?
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13/2/2017 at 12:40am
Location: Lichfield
Outfit: Coachman Amara 450
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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
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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
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17/2/2017 at 12:08am
Location: Lichfield
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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.
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22/2/2017 at 2:42pm
Location: Chiltern Hills
Outfit: Bailey Senator Wyoming
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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.
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02/4/2017 at 11:10pm
Location: Grimsby
Outfit: Skoda Kodiaq - Elddis 556 Firestorm
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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
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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.
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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?
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07/4/2017 at 8:35pm
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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
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08/4/2017 at 8:11am
Location: Near Belfast
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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.
QUECHUA 5.2 L HAND PUMP
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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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.
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22/5/2018 at 10:11pm
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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........
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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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