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Im interested in this too, we have the previous version and have been very pleased with it (the 250pro) but its starting to look well used  (and it has been!) and we are looking to replace it, maybe even going up to the 325. We dont have the back poles on our present one and have managed perfectly well without so Im uncertain if  they would be an improvement.

The reason we went for the Compactalite in the first place was that it was simple yet sturdy, and can be thrown up in 15 mins.  The newer ones look like they might take longer to put up.

We have the Pro 400 with roof pole and Pad Poles. Never had it up in any sort of weather where there could have been any sagging. Think it depends how you erect it. Just make sure that the roof has a good slope and that the guys at the front pull the roof forward. The Pad Poles are fine at keeping the awning uptight and close to the van unlike the flapping and gap you get with say, Star Camp type porch awnings. Very useful if you have a dog you want to keep in. Having said that, at the front of the van we have a windown and the 400 awning ends in the middle of that window. With the bow of the window the pad ples keep the awning flush to the window but inevitably leave a gap between awning and van below the window. Very sturdy piece of kit, well made and looks smart.

Phil