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Hi - looking for some experience please.

We have an old Carlight caravan - rail 800cm ground - ground but it is only 2.2m high at the highest point.  We have an Outdoor Revolution lightweight porch type awning which is really good but it simply doesn't fit because we have to splay out the sides nearest the caravan as they are too long - being made for the newer tall caravans.

Does anyone know of a lightweight porch type awning made for a lower rail?

Thank you 

My little van also has a 220cm rail height and ground to ground of just 640cm!

I hunted for ages for a suitable awning, asking several retailers and emailing compaines like Isabella and Kampa.
They all came back with the same thing - nobody appears to make awnings this low anymore so best bet is to try and find a second hand vintage/retro awning to suit the van! I am still searching for one of these!

I was given a beautiful Bradcot Patio porch awning that in fact covers the whole of my van like a full awning but it isn't a great fit as it is too tall really.

In the end I had to look at the drive away motorhome/camper awnings.
My OH treated me at Christmas to the OR Touring XLS which has a bedroom pod attached.

I used it over the Jubilee/half term week when the weather was horrendous and it stood rock solid with no leaks - I was VERY impressed!
It was quick and easy to erect - took 2 of us just 10 minutes from start to finish.

I know it is a bit "tent like" but is does the job fantastically well and is a really good choice for smaller height vans.

I also use the OR Easi Canopi in the summer months which is a doddle to fit and gives a you a lovely shaded outdoor area: