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We've never had an awning.  Having done some sailing in the past, I am well aware of the power of a sail.  An awning is just that - a sail.  It is attached to the caravan by a single rail.

When the wind blows, the forces acting on that rail are a lot greater than you think, causing the rail to "work" and allowing water to enter.  I have no proof of this, but it's quite a widely held theory.  We have just bought new, but whenever we have bought a second hand caravan, I have always rejected those that had used awnings.

In any event, I am no longer fit enough to start messing about with an awning when we arrive.  It's like having a tent and a caravan to deal with at the same time.

Jim

I'm with Michael anf JTQU on this one.  At present we couldn't do without an awning.  But there may come a day.......

Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 17/5/2011

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I just use a sun canopy at moment, if you don't need the space then erecting an awning is no different from erecting the tent that you bought the caravan to avoid erecting.

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Quote: Originally posted by LegsDownKettleOn on 17/5/2011

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Anyone in the market for an awning?

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 Yes please, would you like to sell me a cut price porch awning?

I'm not entirely sure we want one, I'm more than convinced that putting one up will lead to marital disharmony of the highest order, but I'm darned sure it'll make life a fair bit easier if we can cast outside the bike with homicidal stabilisers, the oversized buggy, the high chair when not in use, and assorted mucky wellies and soggy coats - and them still be undercover