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Hi,

Does anyone have any experience of one of these 2009 models please?

Would welcome any users experiences on:

Ease of assembly and how long to put up and peg out

How noisy in windy conditions

How waterproof and particularly where awning meets caravan wall

Where to find any reviews - my Google searches have revealed nothing!

Anything else you can think of e.g niggles or plus points!

Obviously not expecting Isabella quality etc but something good enough for 3-5 day outings and will not fall apart after using half a dozen times a year. I can get a brand new 2009 model from a reputable dealer for £152 but limited stock so need to act quickly!

Any help much appreciated

have a look at torksey caravans just got a compactalit plus for 100 shiny new pounds should nearly be 200. know couple of people who have one and really happy not used mine yet due to time but looking forward to it . save yourseolf a few bob

Quote: Originally posted by simon3675 on 28/9/2009

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I bought the Porchlite Techlite One awning what a nightmare, used it twice awkward to put up still didnt look right. got rid of it in the end. Bought a Bradcot Portico porch awning much easier to put up and much stronger

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Hi all, I was thinking of buying a Compactalite 250 from Torskey caravans. The model they are elling at £100 is the 2008 model....does any one have any experiance of this model?

The new 2009 looks a lot nicer, but is it worth the extra cash?

Any advise or comments any one?

Quote: Originally posted by bazzerg on 28/9/2009

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Hi all, I was thinking of buying a Compactalite 250 from Torskey caravans. The model they are elling at £100 is the 2008 model....does any one have any experiance of this model?

The new 2009 looks a lot nicer, but is it worth the extra cash?

Any advise or comments any one?

 

see my comments on earllier 

Choice ie then the 2008 Compactalite model from Torskey at £100, or I have found the 2009 Compactalite 250 model from Camping and General for £149. Camping General also do Kampa Easy tread Weave tex 2.5x2.5 mtr for £20.

Anniemacxx........where did you source the Compactalite 250?

Thanks for the replies so far to my original post.

I believe the Compactalites for £100 are the 2008 model Compactalite Plus as the 2009 model called Compacta-lite 250 (or 400 depending on size) list price is £179.99. According to my research the 2009 model has strengthened roof material (presumably to deal with rain water sagging roof scenario), larger windows and different colours. Also has external steel front pole for extra stability - don't know if the 2008 model had this.

bazzerg - thanks for the info re Camping and General - £3 cheaper than my supplier!

Anniemacxx......like bazzerg, I'd really like to know where you got yours for £100 - assuming it is the 2009 model. Thanks for your comments......would love to hear from more '250' owners out there.......there must be more of you as the dealer says they are selling really well...three were sold while I was there......I asked the buyers why they chose the '250' but all they said was 'We wanted a lightweight porch awning and saw this'.

gaz mc....Jack and motorcycles!....we should meet!....and I'm also wondering whether it's worth spending the extra £50 for the 2009 model (even though the zip arrangement on the meshed front window means you can't roll the window back sideways).

PS I looked at the new Kampa range but didn't like the fact the front windows only roll up whereas you can have the Compactalite either up or verandah style.

PPS Apparently the '250' is being discounted as the 2010 model will have the current external steel pole fitted internally.

wheelies all the way