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We bought one, tried to put it up twice, hated it and returned it!

I didn't see the point of having it if the wind and rain could whip in down the edges, we use our awning a lot and so do the dogs so we wanted something secure.

Yeh i've got a 390.

Found that we don't stretch the awning right on the horizontal part of the rail,i bring it down on the curve a bit so it reaches the ground nicely on my Avondale.It still manages to keep it's shape though and as everyone says pull it under the 'van to get it fairly tight at the sides.

It's definetly not a winter awning and i don't think these are meant for that purpose.Certainly doesn't retain the heat that a full awning does so thereby if you've got a full awning don't be afraid to stick it up for a weekender.

I've also noticed that it gets very wet inside when i get up in the morning on a dewy day,and as i often have the 'telly and stuff out there it's a worry.Been rained on a couple of times and seemed ok.Really then,it's a fair-weather porch awning that gives you great space inside and takes 3/4 of an hour to stick up and peg out if you're on your own with the missus in the 'van making your dinner!!

I have since foujnd out that despite the manufacturer's specifications stating that the awning rail is at a height of 238 cm, it is actually 232 cms resulting in the poles having a bigger bow effect lifting the sides well off the ground.  Very disappointing as the awning has loads of space and we were looking forward to using it.

Moral;  Never believe the manufacturer's specififcations.  Measure the height yourself.