I've only used it 3 times, but no problem so far. There's sometimes an option to include an awning in the booking. Some driveaway awnings like the Kela stick out further to the side than the Galli, I can see that being an issue on some sites due to the extra width.
I always pay a bit extra for the bigger XL type pitches, the last site we camped at had a huge area between the pitches that we put our Coleman event shelter up as well as the Galli and my bus.
I really like the Galli II (and the shorter compact version) and switching it round 90 degrees from the earlier version makes it a lot more practical - If buying again it would be in my top 2 to consider (alongside the Hexaway). But, just to clarify, it still sticks out further from the side of the van than a Kela does, i.e. Galli II with tunnel section is 440cm wide whereas the Kela with tunnel is 370cm wide.
That's a very good point, I forgot about the tunnel and just went on the Vango website measurements, doh!
That is probably going to leave a load of tiny indents in your groundsheet - we had similar on the first outing with our Kela 3 - pitched on hardstanding with quite fine gravel/slate and, even with the footprint, left loads of tiny indents. Nothing too serious and no real damage but something to be a aware of. We now regard our awning as a consumable and something that, hopefully, will be replaced a few times during the time we hope to have and enjoy the van.
We don’t even have a footprint yet and it’s covered in jaggy stones! Hopefully I’ve not caused too much damage putting it up but we need the extra space with the kids
There are plenty about, e.g lots of the C&CC sites offer grass with electric.
Well I just had my Kela 3 setup in the garden to dry it out after the torrential rain we got caught in at the weekend. Was about to pack it away and realised it said Kela 4 low on the bag. Double checked the tent and it says 4 on it too. Bit of head scratching followed. Got online and checked the eBay sale and I had indeed bought a Kela 3 Low and have been sent a Kela 4 low!
That's a pretty sizeable garden. InreckoI we just found a site for t6forum-fest !
Vango Galli in all its glory. Gives an idea of its footprint, when you see it's scale alongside the front aspect of the van.
Last edited:
