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The Admiral

26/8/2014 at 10:34pm
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We are looking to get a small porch awning to store wet gear, boots etc that's easy/quick to erect and not too expensive. I have read mixed reviews for the Sunncamp Swift so does anyone have any other recommendations?

clever

26/8/2014 at 10:51pm
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We purchased the Sunncamp Swift and used it for the first time a couple of week ago. I must say I was very impressed with how quick it is to put up / take down and also how much room there was in it.

As a quick / easy / light weight and reasonably priced awning i would recommend it.

I'm not sure what bad reviews you have read, but for us mainly doing weekend trips it's ideal.

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shelleybobs

26/8/2014 at 11:08pm
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We have a sunncamp swift 220. Must admit, its an easy to put up awning and serves a purpose being quick, easy, light to carry and easy to dry out.

Not the best porch awning on the market but when all is said and done its a cheaper end one so as long as you aren't expecting The best quality awning I don't think you will be disappointed for the money.

leon copa

27/8/2014 at 9:14am
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hi i have sunncamp rotonde 300 easyest one i have had to put up and take down one pole at the front . two rear pad poles and that is it .i have just looked on ebay mine is the same design as swift 220 apart from mine has a bay window type front . i got mine last year came with ground sheet and rear poles for £99 .just looked on line £149 now

birdman101

27/8/2014 at 9:27am
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Easy to put up but would advise to get rear pad poles if you want a seal against van side to stop wind and rain getting in.We have just got rid of ours for an Outdoor Revolution.

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We also have the Swift 220 porch awning and as has been said its ok for the money.
It is simple to erect and take down and with two side doors and one front door with zip each side can be used as a canopy with a set of king poles.

Where the sides meet the caravan can flap a bit in the wind but an easy fix by adjusting peg position in my experience.

I would recommend checking height of your caravan to check if its suitable as with any awning..

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bobsbabes

27/8/2014 at 12:42pm
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if you go all year round you may prefer a tradional porch awning we had a Kampa rally 260 but it was pap in winter due to condensation we now have a ventura

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Mick S.

27/8/2014 at 8:06pm
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Quote: Originally posted by bobsbabes on 27/8/2014
if you go all year round you may prefer a tradional porch awning we had a Kampa rally 260 but it was pap in winter due to condensation we now have a ventura

I wish id known this a month ago. I can now vouch that the Kampa's are indeed crap in colder weather.

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