Weekend Awning

[Phil1]

Hi all, I’ve recently added a rail and used our Vango Air Awning for a week trip to Cornwall. Great bit of space to live in. However, I feel it might be too much for when we just want to go away for a weekend, due to the time it takes to pack away, dry etc. The van isn’t yet converted so we are just sleeping on an ikea sofa bed in the back.

Are there any good quick and easy alternatives? Just to give some living/cooking space that can be quickly put away for when we pop out for the day? Thanks

 

[Dellmassive]

Take I look at the berghaus air shelter and the Coleman event shelter.

By far quick and easy to deploy.

The Coleman has the strip that goes straight onto the side rail.

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[GUMY]

We also have a Vango drive-away air awning, plus a Debus sunshade which is great for one-nighters etc. but doesn't give much protection from wind or rain, so we're considering adding to the collection with the Debus air canopy with sides and front sections, for exactly the scenario you mention:

Debus DUO AIR Canopy Awning – Sunset Orange

The Debus Duo AIR Canopy Awning in Sunset Orange pitches in minutes, providing a versatile shelter that works across changing weather and campervan

www.funkyleisure.co.uk

 

[Qnapper]

We use 95% of the time for short stops 1/2 days the Wild Earth Square Sun Canopy Awning. Takes about 5 minutes to put up and about the same to remove (if the weather changes quickly) They come in different colours as well.
UK Link:

Wildearth

Wildearth VW camper van sun canopy awnings

wildearth.online

 

[Phil1]

Thanks all, that Debus Duo looks a good option due to the side panels. How do all these canopy style ones deal with a bit of wind?

We had a day of wind in Newquay and I was scared of driving off for the day with my Vango (partly my fault of having a wrong size Kador strip). I’m just concerned about it hitting the van or taking off?

Are they also as quick to put away and easy to store as they state? Thanks

 

[Wayne01]

We have just purchased a olpro Cuba which is 3x3m for the "weekend "

 

[GUMY]

The basic Debus canopy (not the Duo Air), probably as with the Wild Earth Square, is very quick and easy to put up and take down. Probably easier with two people in a wind, but manageable on your own. It's light and compact (packed away in its bag, it's smaller than our camp chairs).
I think the Duo should be much the same, with the option to attach / detach the side and front panels depending on conditions etc., thereby giving a convenient compromise between the full drive-away set-up and the simple canopy....
But I'm still undecided....

 

[step]

Can recommend the Debus air canopy. Really quick with just the one beam. Handles any weather. Small to chuck in the van. Sides and front are great to suit the needs of the occasion

 

[Ruby16]

We use a Reimo Palm Beach awning for short trips, just suits us.

 

[J D]

Hi all, I’ve recently added a rail and used our Vango Air Awning for a week trip to Cornwall. Great bit of space to live in. However, I feel it might be too much for when we just want to go away for a weekend, due to the time it takes to pack away, dry etc. The van isn’t yet converted so we are just sleeping on an ikea sofa bed in the back.

Are there any good quick and easy alternatives? Just to give some living/cooking space that can be quickly put away for when we pop out for the day? Thanks

Hi. We got the same ordeal. As an alternative we bought a awning tarp from

For Adventures On The Road, VW Accessories

Easy to pack and easy to dry.

 

[borat]

Plus 1 for the debus air with sides and front. Crap in the wind tho. That said I’ve pretty much now just stuck to using the outdoor revolution cayman air. With an electric pump on duty I can put it up in around the same time as the debus and pack down is also quite quick, due to the single air valve. It’s a game changer.

I also have a wild earth canopy I’m about to sell if you want to go that route.

 

[Phil1]

Thank you all, I’ll keep an eye out for some deals on a Debus Air

 

[GUMY]

Ordered mine today.

 

[GUMY]

Back from 3 days in the Lakes with the new Debus Duo, so quick review:

Free next day delivery from Funky Leisure. Very nicely packaged. The main awning with the supplied pump & pegs etc., along with the (optional) two side panels and the front panel, easily fit into the bag. Weighs in at about 8kgs. The carpet (extra) folds up easily into it's bag as well, making it easy to stow away.



Crocs for scale (@Dellmassive ) - either size 6 or 9, depending on which way you look at the picture!

Took less than 10 minutes out of the bag to set up (without the help of instructions, which didn't come with it and I only later discovered are downloadable on the website ), and about the same to pack up and put away. Very light and easy to handle - could easily manage solo, but much more fun with SWMBO helping, and the inevitable campsite audience / advisers watching on





Love the versatility - canopy only, or quickly zip on one or two sides and / or front section if it gets a bit cool or breezy. Feels pretty sturdy, and handled a sudden downpour well, without too much pooling.
Overall, very impressed.

 

[JOG]

Back from 3 days in the Lakes with the new Debus Duo, so quick review:

Free next day delivery from Funky Leisure. Very nicely packaged. The main awning with the supplied pump & pegs etc., along with the (optional) two side panels and the front panel, easily fit into the bag. Weighs in at about 8kgs. The carpet (extra) folds up easily into it's bag as well, making it easy to stow away.

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Crocs for scale (@Dellmassive ) - either size 6 or 9, depending on which way you look at the picture!

Took less than 10 minutes out of the bag to set up (without the help of instructions, which didn't come with it and I only later discovered are downloadable on the website ), and about the same to pack up and put away. Very light and easy to handle - could easily manage solo, but much more fun with SWMBO helping, and the inevitable campsite audience / advisers watching on

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Love the versatility - canopy only, or quickly zip on one or two sides and / or front section if it gets a bit cool or breezy. Feels pretty sturdy, and handled a sudden downpour well, without too much pooling.
Overall, very impressed.

Great review and pics, thank you