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30/7/2013 at 9:04pm
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Hi All,

need a new awning for my 1999 abi sprinter, size is 770cm.

The awning rail on the van is not straight it dips a little above the door. I was looking at a modern porch type such as the Kampa or Sunncamp 290, but the lady at the caravan shop tells me that this type will cause problems because my rail is not straight. She told me that only a traditional one will do.

What do you all think- will i get away with a porch type?

I note on the Outdoor Revolution awnings they state that the porch awnings will fit any caravan from 230cm to 250 high, they don't stipulate a straight rail.

 

 



30/7/2013 at 9:16pm
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we used to have an old avondale which had a sloping rail, on that we used to use one of these, worked for us

awning

http://www.towsure.com/product/Towsure_Portico_Porch_Awning

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31/7/2013 at 12:45pm
 Location: Chippenham
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I have an old Bailey Pageant that are not as high as the modern caravans so when fitting the 260 porch awning there is always a big alongside the caravan due to the pole lengths - so instead of allowing the poles to fit up against the van i strengthened the "end caps" on the porch awning where the poles fit in and "allow" the poles to rest slightly over the top rail of the van i.e. about 2 inches over the roof. This allows the porch awning to fit snug against the van and has not caused any issues in all kinds of weather

Andy       



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