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Subject Topic: Coachman Amara Porch Post Reply Post New Topic
Personmycamper
20/8/2012 at 7:10pm
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Hi, just wondered if anyone has ever used a lightweight 390 porch awning for a Coachman Amara 450/2. I am looking to buy one which is large enough to use to sit out in for 2 adults but not too big that it obstructs the side seating area window as we like to have this open. We have a porch awning which is 220 x 200 but its only big enough really to use as an extra storage area. So I am looking for some info really as to whether this would fit my caravan. Any help would be most appreciated.

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Persontango55
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Persontango55
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Sorry, double post.


Personadandemsmom
20/8/2012 at 8:02pm
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If your van is a 450 and you use a 390 awning it will almost cover the side of your van. Kampa do a 260 and their awnings are 250 deep.

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Personmycamper
20/8/2012 at 8:18pm
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Thank you, thats really what I thought might happen. I have seen somewhere I think a 345? or 325? not sure which, do you think this would be to big?


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Personadandemsmom
20/8/2012 at 8:29pm
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Personally yes but you may be happy with a 325?, check the location of outside locker doors too.
Could you cut some string to size and test it against your van?

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Persontango55
20/8/2012 at 8:32pm
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I have the same caravan as you but to be quite honest I think porch awnings are a waste of time actually as the time it takes to erect a porch awning is not much difference to a full awning and a full awning comes with more benefits in more ways than one. Firstly you don't have problems with material encroaching any windows or doorways which is your main concern and as the cassette toilet access door is on the same side may cause you a problem too. A full awning shuts out draughts all the way round the awning rail, has much more support in windy conditions and provides more space as well for no extra work apart from a little extra pegging out.


Personadandemsmom
20/8/2012 at 8:43pm
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Tbh we're going to use our full awning now. We've tried an old style porch and a lightweight one. The lightweight one went up quickly but we did suffer problems in the wind as like tango55 says, you can't fully seal them. I think there' s something quite homely about a full one.

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Personmycamper
20/8/2012 at 8:57pm
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Thank you adandemsmom & tango55, both helpful advise. I do agree with you that a full awning is better and more robust. I was just looking for a lighter and easier to pack method as we only manage to get away for weekends. Food for thought though, thank you


Personinthegarden
01/9/2012 at 10:54pm
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Hi, only just seen this post so 'praps a bit late!. We have an Amara 450 2 and have a full Bradcot awning for when we're away all week and a Pyramid porch awning for a few days away.  Both are really good for each purpose.  The porch takes a lot less time to put up than the full and both stand up to windy conditions very well.  We like the full awning better (lots of space etc) but find the porch nice and cosy too with enough room to sit in.

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Personmycamper
01/9/2012 at 11:06pm
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Hi inthegarden, thanks for the reply. We just got ourselves a Pyramid Corsican porch awning, very nice easy to put up big enough for 2! so really happy now. You can see it in my gallery.


Persontango55
02/9/2012 at 1:38pm
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I have looked at the porch awning in your profile and what a wonderful match it is plus it fits really well too just rear of the side window. I think you chose really well and can understand why you wanted a porch awning just for weekends away. Does the awning fit between the doorway and the cassette toilet door or does it go right to the back of the caravan? I also noticed your green 'Ducks Back' hitch cover as well which is exactly the same as mine. I also have many other bags made by the same company too as the quality is really good without being over priced.


Personmycamper
02/9/2012 at 2:18pm
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Hello, thank you for your kind words. We are very pleased with it. The awning fits to the back of the caravan more or less just beyond the rear top lights so the toilet compartment is all inside the awning with no obstruction to the cassette door. Seems we both have 'good taste' with the Ducks Back bags. My thoughts exactly!


Persontango55
02/9/2012 at 2:29pm
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Regarding my second post I think I will swallow my words as I like it that much I want one in green. Oh dear! I dare not mention anything to the Mrs. as we only bought our new full awning 18 months ago.

 



Personmycamper
02/9/2012 at 3:05pm
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Oh dear, very sorry!


Persontango55
02/9/2012 at 3:21pm
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No need to apologise 'mycamper', it's just that your porch awning looks very attractive and fits well with the Amara 450.



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