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03/9/2009 at 1:00pm
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Just used our new Kampa Fiesta awning last weekend and just wanted to say how good it was.

Our previous Sunncamp Ultima 390 was a nightmare to fit to the side of the van so after 3 uses I bit the bullet and got rid.

If anyone is looking for a good quality porch awning I thoroughly recommend the Fiesta.

Steve.

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03/9/2009 at 7:01pm
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Why was it hard to fit? Just asking as its what we are thinking of getting, seen one similar to the sunncamp for sale in Towsure.


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05/9/2009 at 11:12am
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I am also not a fan of the 390.  Althought it is a lightweight, I felt there was a lot of material to manage, especially as the front sections do not zip out.  Then with 4 independant loops of poles it was difficult to get them all up at the same time.  Not impossible, but just awkward.  Just my opinion - I know there are others her that really like this awning.

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05/9/2009 at 11:20am
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Hi

I agree i like the fiesta quality material and not that hard to put up and quick as well my son loves the annex i have a picture in my gallery

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05/9/2009 at 11:49am
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Just had a look and the Kampa Fiesta looks good.  Can anyone explain how the rafter poles fit to the side of the van?  I am very concious about possible damage, especially if the wind blows.  Are the connections anything like the dorema quick-lok pads or the Isabella equivalent - I think these two systems are very good and would had to buy anything that is going to end up denting my precious van!

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05/9/2009 at 12:30pm
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Hi yes its exactly the same as the dorema quick lock pads i also brought the extra poles that hold the bumpers flat against the van ifound it stops the draught there is room for some ajustment so as the poles can be positioned if a light is in the way hope this helps

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05/9/2009 at 12:38pm
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Ooo.  That sound just what the doctor ordered.  Must go and see one in real life.  Thanks for that.

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05/9/2009 at 12:48pm
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I dont think you will be disappointed did you see mine in my gallery

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How easy is it to put up by one person...?


05/9/2009 at 2:37pm
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Quote: Originally posted by pikerwoods on 05/9/2009
How easy is it to put up by one person...?

I think now that I have put it up for the first time and worked out how to do it, I think I can put it up by myself.

Steve.

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05/9/2009 at 2:39pm
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Quote: Originally posted by mzzy on 03/9/2009
Why was it hard to fit? Just asking as its what we are thinking of getting, seen one similar to the sunncamp for sale in Towsure.

It just never seemed to fit the side of the van or look like it was put up correctly. I tried several methods and ideas, but just didn't look right.
We also had the problem of water collecting in the roof.
Pay the extra and get the Fiesta, well worth it, IMO of course.

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05/9/2009 at 4:13pm
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Does anyone know where there is a Kampa Fiesta  on display so I can go and have a look - preferably somewhere in the Midlands?

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05/9/2009 at 8:43pm
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I like the neat shape of the lean too ones tho! wonder if the kampa lean too one any good?


07/9/2009 at 11:43am
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Quote: Originally posted by D S B on 05/9/2009
Does anyone know where there is a Kampa Fiesta  on display so I can go and have a look - preferably somewhere in the Midlands?
....or even further afield?

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10/9/2009 at 2:42pm
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I have been looking too, can't find any midland dealers, think we will just go for it and order on line, like the lean to ones, but need an annex for any visitors so thinking of going for the fiesta.


10/9/2009 at 3:32pm
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I've had no look at viewing the Fiesta at Midland dealers, in fact the only two places I could find them on display were Norwich Camping and Yorkshire Caravans in Bawdry, Doncaster.  Yesterday, I bit the bullet and had a day in Doncaster to visit Yorkshire Caravans.  I was quite impressed with the Fiesta Campa, I must say.

It was the best quality lightweight awning I have seen and it had steel poles, one at the front and three roof poles, making it the sturdiest lightweight (none of those small fibre canes).  The roof poles for to the van with fitments which are very similar/identical to the sort found on Dorema and Isabella awning, so the van is brilliantly protected.  For me, the only downside was the pegging points which consisted of 'ladders', which could quite easily come off when packing away the awning/ getting it out.  I personally wouldn't want these with a large awning (one reason that I did not replace our dorema awning with another dorema), but I'm sure it won't be so bad with something smaller.  On the whole I was impressed, and to me they looked much better than the Outdoor Revolution/ Sunncamp lightweights.

The cheapest Fiesta I found was online (can't remember where now) but it was £245.99.



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