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08/4/2006 at 8:37pm
 Location: Surrey
 Outfit: Nissan Terrano+Avondale Dart 510/5
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Hi

Just got back from an excellent week in the caravan at C&CC Devizes site.  Used our new Scenic Plus porch and couldn't believe how easy to put up it was compared to our previous Trio porch.

But then we got thinking (dangerous I know!) how good it would be if we had a full awning made on a similar basis.  Whilst I haven't found a full awning yet, I see that Sunncamp also make the "ultima" of which there largest is 3.90 metres long ( so nearly a full awning).  Just wondered if anyone has one and if so what they think of it and how it compares to a "traditional" awning.

Many thanks, M.Y. 

 



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08/4/2006 at 8:46pm
 Location: cheshire
 Outfit: Bailey Ranger 510 4
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hi Mad Yakker, we have an Ultima 390, looks lovely and from what we are told they are very good.  We will be taking us away with us next week so will tell you when we return.   Excellent value, we got an NEC special price (well it was after I finished with the salesman £169.00) . Thanks G


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09/4/2006 at 8:48am
 Location: Southampton
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I have one. Is real good. Got it from highbridge caravans. See my Gallery images

Steve



09/4/2006 at 11:46am
 Location: West Mids
 Outfit: Sprite Major 5
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Hi

We've got the 260 not quite as big but adequate for our family of 4, We are really pleased with it and would definately recommend them.



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09/4/2006 at 1:02pm
 Location: cheshire
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Hi, we looked at the 260 but realised that we needed an inner bedroom and this would take up 1/3rd of the awning so opted for the 390.  Great idea that the inner bedroom can go at either end of the awning and also that the dors have fly screens to use as well/instead of the door. (weather dependant). Plus the front window sections can roll up.  Really pleased with it. 

 

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09/4/2006 at 4:24pm
 Location: here.there.everywhere
 Outfit: Bailey Valencia + Landey 2
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We've got one too - will be trying it out this weekend. Also have the small scenic. Will let you know.


18/3/2009 at 11:54am
 Location: bristol
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Does anyone have the 260, using the inner sleeping section. wondering on how much room, it would give us-apparently the 390 will be too big for our van.


18/3/2009 at 3:37pm
 Location: West Berkshire
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We have the 260 and the inner sleeping section. The inner takes up about half the size of the awning as it hooks on to one side plus the middle section - you can see the little eyes on the awning for it. The inner is huge inside though - plenty big enough for our teenage son to sleep in comfortably and he is able to stand up properly inside it.

We tend to only use this awning if we are away for 3 nights or less more than that and we use our full awning which has a sleeping pod which adds on to one of the ends but takes a lot longer to put up and take down.

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18/3/2009 at 3:49pm
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ok should be fine then, just have to make sure it will fit our van first.

shame that i cant link up my kyham tent with the van, then we would have plenty of room


18/3/2009 at 5:48pm
 Location: sheffield
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This is another topic on the 260 & 390. read this & you will know how to fit them propely.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=8&TopicID=175604&PagePosition=1&showActive=9&ReturnPage=Active


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18/3/2009 at 8:37pm
 Location: Chorley
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We used a 260 all last season.

They are what they are. A lightweight, not very watertight, a little draughty, but we love it.

Its easy to put up, looks good, plenty big enough for our needs (2 of us + dog) and was well tested in our wet and windy summer last year.

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19/3/2009 at 1:06pm
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Agree with rutyfrog - the key is getting a good fit to the wall of the van - pegging underneath the van to make it fit.

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15/9/2010 at 1:36pm
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We have just bought a 2nd hand SUnncamp Ultima 390 and guess what, no instruction book, does any one have a copy they would be willing to e mail me or if not any tips on putting the thing together.

Thanks in Advance

Spotty Dog



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15/9/2010 at 3:14pm
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Have a look here   http://www.sunnflair.com/assets/pages/Tent%20Instructions%202009/UltimaAwningsV2_b.pdf

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15/9/2010 at 7:06pm
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The problem with these type of awnings is that if the van and ground is not like a snooker table then a perfect fit is nearly impossible without pulling on the awning so much that it puts unnecessary strain on the zips. The best solution has been discovered by Kampa who have fitted adjustable legs to the front of their Rally series, I am sure others will follow.

 

 



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