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PersonTaviGav
03/7/2008 at 8:25am
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Hi , This is the first time that I have posted on this message board so be gentle with me.

I am looking to buy a new awning for our Bailey Pageant Champagne 2004 model. I have tried to be nosey on site to see what awnings are best, but that just isn't me so I thought I would ask you lot for advice. I don't want to pay for a top price brand but just wanted advice on what make of awnings are seen as good quality / value for money.The size of awning we need is 942cm if that helps.

Thanks Gavin



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PersonRonnie Ainsdale
03/7/2008 at 8:36am
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Everybody will endorse the make of awnings that they own !

I'd advocate Isabella. and go as far as saying look for a 2nd hand one before buying a new inferior make !


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PersonCrypto
03/7/2008 at 8:36am
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Hi Gavin,
welcome to the site.

My own view is that with most things in life you get what you pay for!
I would prefer to pay £200 for a good quality 2nd hand awning rather than £400 for a slightly dodgy and weak new one.

I guess you need to know which are the best and which are to be avoided/ Somebody else will have to help out here.....they won't be long.


PersonStressed Al
03/7/2008 at 8:39am
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We recently got a Dorema Montana with the aluminium quick system frame for our Bailey Pageant Bretagne.

http://www.dorema.co.uk/montana.html

I think it is a mid range awning from this company but we are very pleased with it.


PersonJOHN BYRNE
03/7/2008 at 8:41am
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Try Jeff Bowen awnings lots of good awnings and good prices

John


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PersonRonnie Ainsdale
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When on site, you will notice the ones that are all nice and tight and fitted properly. And the ones that look awful.

But you'll soon learn that it's the same makes over and over again !


PersonCrypto
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Another aspect you might like to consider is what material the poles are made from.
As good caravanners we are always looking to save weight.
There are more expensive options with some awnings such as aluminium or fibreglass poles. These are very much lighter than conventional steel poles. However, in a big storm, I am much happier with my sturdy steel poles.
I have heard of aluminium poles buckling in strong winds.


Personlunarjon
03/7/2008 at 9:19am
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id go for a dorema weve had no trouble with ours and looks great when put up


PersonTaviGav
03/7/2008 at 9:23am
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HI

Just been looking at the pyramid awning site, Are these any good.



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Personlunarjon
03/7/2008 at 9:24am
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there not to bad now i saw the newer models at a shop and they looked pretty good but make sure everything is corect on the box b4 you leave as a friend we met the other day had some of their stuff missing


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Personlunarjon
03/7/2008 at 9:26am
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give these a try their the cheapest i have found

http://www.awnings.co.uk/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=1645


PersonTaviGav
03/7/2008 at 9:45am
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cheers for the advice

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Personrobin52
03/7/2008 at 9:49am
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I like Eurovent


Personbrightspark
03/7/2008 at 9:53am
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Try Bardsea Liesure at Windermere we have just bought a Capri with fibre poles for £250 - first class

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Leave no corner uncut!
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