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31/7/2015 at 1:37pm
Location: Derby
Outfit: Bailey Pegasus II Milan & Honda CR-V
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We have the magnum coal 250. Only just purchased this year. We did have an issue with the front panel, which ripped centrally near to the bottom, near a pegging point, during it's first use. It was light to medium wind, plenty of other awnings pitched on site, and was sheltered by the van. The dealer returned to the panel to Isabella, and they did a thoroughly good repair - replacing the ripped section with a new one. It's been pitched for two weeks since without issue, it looks and feels great, although I'm slightly nervous about using it in anything but light winds.
It'll be pitched with an Annexe during August, I'll try and post some pictures and maybe a YouTube video to show you how much space you can get with a porch.
We'll never return to a full awning, just too big for the three of us. But perhaps more importantly, when it comes to changing van, the chances are the full awning will need swapping, unless you chose a van with the same awning dimensions as your current van, which limits van choice. Our idea is that we just need a van that the Magnum will fit - which granted will limit choice compared to just any van, but we'll just need to check the Magnum doesn't fit over a side window or locker on any van we fancy changing. Therefore our initial outlay should repay itself, as it should last for years, will keep good re-sale value, and looks great on the van :-)
On the negative, it does take a while longer to pitch than our "quick and easy" weekend porch awning (Kampa Rally Pro 260), but is worth it for longer stays.
The Magnum loses two roof poles, (the extra support poles on the roof), but gains two rear "bumper" poles to keep the awning snug to the van, which take a little longer to sort than the roof. I equate the time to a little less than sorting the full awning, purely down to a few less pegs to hammer in.
PS Welcome to the forum.
PPS Oops. Just noticed you've been a member for 7 years. Just not a prolific poster :-)
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