Drive-away awning for Dimension 2

[snobbyafghan]

This may have been covered before - apologies if it has (and where is it? ;D)

The question's in the title, really. Anyone have any info/recommendations for a drive-away awning for a Dimension 2. I've got the wind-out awning already - I want something that can be totally enclose when the van isn't there.

Doug

[Derek]

Hi Doug

You have several options

Great big one like a traditional caravan awning
www.dorema-awnings.com/dorema/motorhomes-annexes/motorhomes_annexes.htm

These seem popular, they say easy to erect
www.khyam.co.uk/product_tent.asp?category=Khyam%20QE&type=Caravan/Motorcaravan

These are lightweight
www.outdoor-revolution-awnings.co.uk/movelite%20XL.htm

This is the firm where I bought my Harrison Motor Porch (no longer made), I think they go to a lot of shows
www.bowenawnings.co.uk/

You ask for recommendations, mine is don't use one ;D ,they are a real pain to put up and take down and when you get home, if they are wet, you have to unpack them again to dry them.

Have fun ------ Derek

[snobbyafghan]

Hmmm; thanks Derek; but also no thanks ..!

It seemed like a good idea. The plan is, to spend more time away in the van and for me to work from it which, with an internet connection, I can do. So, I thought a decent awning would give the extra room to reorganise things to make this easier. The alternative hardly bears thinking about - a larger van..! (horror).

Doug

[snobbyafghan]

Derek - fogot to say thanks for the links. Having looked at them, I'm feeling more optimistic again.

Doug

[Derek]

Hi Doug, take no notice of my lazy attitude, I have to admit that our Harrison awning is really great when we are settled on site, I would definitely use it if on site for several days, particularly if the weather was bad.

Harrison are no longer making awnings but there are still some around in dealers I think. Another make that may be worth a look is Apache, they are made by the same company that makes Cabanon tents.

Some of the awnings require a J rail but they often supply a kit to get round a lack of one. First thing to decide is if you want a lightweight or the Dorema / Apache type.

Another link www.mendipcaravans.co.uk/awnings/apache/

Best of luck in your deliberations ----- Derek