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Subject Topic: Kampa Ace 400 Air 2016 Pro`s & Cons pleas
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Personpottsy
19/10/2016 at 6:03pm
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Generally we have no condensation but a couple of months ago we were at our favourite CL in Northumberland. Woke up Saturday morning to bone dry awning. It was a different story on the Sunday as we had condensation despite the vents being open etc exactly the same as the night before. Same awning, same pitch but clearly the temp/conditions caused the condensation. We have used it in gales and driving rain and had no condensation problems so I'm sure ground temperature was the issue this time.

We dont get hung up on it - we simply use our Kercher Window Vac to hoover the wet away and it soon dries


PersonHoylek
19/10/2016 at 7:43pm
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Thanks, we've ot usedours yet


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PersonAL53HX
19/10/2016 at 10:38pm
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We have the Kampa rally air pro 330 and concur about the weight,and find pushing(as referred to earlier)it through the rail the best way,I'm sure I've seen an advert(video)somewhere of a device to help pull an awning along without too much effort,has anyone else seen it?apart from the weight it's a great awning,I use an electric pump.I position the car next to it and connect the battery to the pump,takes a couple of minutes.

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Personiank01
20/10/2016 at 10:51am
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Quote: Originally posted by AL53HX on 19/10/2016
We have the Kampa rally air pro 330 and concur about the weight,and find pushing(as referred to earlier)it through the rail the best way,I'm sure I've seen an advert(video)somewhere of a device to help pull an awning along without too much effort,has anyone else seen it?apart from the weight it's a great awning,I use an electric pump.I position the car next to it and connect the battery to the pump,takes a couple of minutes.


When we had the electric pump we bought this Ultramax 7v battery. It6 fits nicely into the bag that was supplied with the electric pump and asves the hassle of trying to gte the car as close as possible to the awning. It lasts for about 7 - 8 pumps for a Air Ace before requiring to be recharged.


PersonNescafe84
22/10/2016 at 4:39pm
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We spoke to Kampa about our friends awning at the show about condensation and the answer was to leave the air vents in the top corners open all the time and to buy the additional roof lining! We have just ordered a 2017 Kampa Rally Air 390 and got a really good deal inc loads of extra accessories thrown in, at the show.
If you are worrried about the weight of the Ace air 400 why not take a look at the rally air 390. It will be lighter in weight and on your pocket because actually it's not that much smaller than the ace air 400 when you look at the useable space. You can zip the sides out to make it easier getting it through the awning rail.

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PersonHoylek
22/10/2016 at 5:15pm
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Hi Thanks, we've bought the 500 ace air, can't wait to use it x


Personiank01
23/10/2016 at 9:55am
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Quote: Originally posted by Nescafe84 on 22/10/2016
We spoke to Kampa about our friends awning at the show about condensation and the answer was to leave the air vents in the top corners open all the time and to buy the additional roof lining! We have just ordered a 2017 Kampa Rally Air 390 and got a really good deal inc loads of extra accessories thrown in, at the show.
If you are worrried about the weight of the Ace air 400 why not take a look at the rally air 390. It will be lighter in weight and on your pocket because actually it's not that much smaller than the ace air 400 when you look at the useable space. You can zip the sides out to make it easier getting it through the awning rail.


We had ever conceivable vent open plus the doors at the bottom and still had condensation and thsi was in May. I don't see why one should have to buy a roof lining for an awning costing in excess of £1000 to cure a known fault.


PersonJanPeterT69
18/11/2016 at 8:03am
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We too have the Kampa air ace 400 and I'm 65 with emphysema and my wife has asthma and found this easy to put up,in fact its more difficult folding it up small enough to fit back into its bag,lol.last time out we had to put it away wet but after we had been back home for a few days the sun decided to shine so I managed to get it out and put it up all on my own,secret is lubricate the awning rail and it slid round with me just feeding it in from second entry point with no problem at all,must say the only problem is we found is with this awning is you need a level pitch,but apart from that no problem,we do have an electric pump as there is no way I could pump up by hand,stable in strong winds as well.

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Personinspecta-gadget
24/7/2017 at 10:02pm
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Hi all,
I have found that the biggest problem with sliding the awnings onto the rail isn't the weight of the awning, it is the friction. I spray the rail or beading regularly with silicone spray, and it makes an amazing difference. (Works great on zips too!) Silicone is also water repellant.
Lidl had some in recently with a built-in nozzle tube, so it doesn't go everywhere.
- Used it this weekend on a friends van and his Fiesta Pro 420 went up dead easy.

Whoops! sorry JanPeterT69, just read your post- (didn't want to steal your suggestion) I agree with you - lubrication is key!

Post last edited on 24/07/2017 22:06:10



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