Caravan Awning

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Candellara

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1,876 posts

183 months

Sunday 18th February 2018
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Time for a new awning for this season and wish to purchase an air awning.

Torn (excuse the pun) between the Kampa Rally Air Pro 390 or the Outdoor Revolution Europa Air 380

Anyone any experience of the above two?

Yrag male

41 posts

127 months

Sunday 18th February 2018
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lurking mode off

We went from a dorema awning to an air pro 300. I have no idea about any other makes. It has saved a lot of hassle when we get to a site. We bought the pump as well..as my friend says an awning is a divorce in a bag! So anything to make life easier is all good in my book.

chasingracecars

1,696 posts

98 months

Sunday 18th February 2018
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I got one of these last year it’s nice to open up the front, both doors open to the Center beam.

Only downside is the single support pole in the center. It takes 2 mins to fit but does really need two people.

https://www.leisureoutlet.com/awnings/caravan-awni...

I can on my own put it up in 10-15 minutes.

craigthecoupe

697 posts

205 months

Sunday 18th February 2018
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we've just picked up a second hand air pro 390 xl on ebay for a good price.
awaiting delivery of it this week, and hoping to get away at the weekend to try it out.
will update once we've had a go.

Candellara

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1,876 posts

183 months

Monday 19th February 2018
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Thanks for the replies

Leaning towards the Outdoor Revolution at the moment - simply due to it's reviews.

chasingracecars

1,696 posts

98 months

Monday 19th February 2018
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Candellara said:
Thanks for the replies

Leaning towards the Outdoor Revolution at the moment - simply due to it's reviews.
Where are you based, I went to https://www.a2zcamping.co.uk/inflatable-awnings.ht... in Birmingham as they (believe it or not) in a very small space manage to have a lot of these on display!

I was a two hour drive but coupled with shipping costs and waiting in for the delivery this was worth it as I got to compare it to other models.

Deerfoot

4,902 posts

185 months

Monday 19th February 2018
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Another vote for Outdoor Revolution, I've also got a Speed 2 but the later one with the central air beam.

It's great quality and as a poster above has mentioned, I can get it all sorted while my wife is sorting out the interior stuff in about 10-15 minutes.

chasingracecars

1,696 posts

98 months

Monday 19th February 2018
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Here is the review of the oxygen 2 from A2z

https://www.a2zcamping.co.uk/blog/outdoor-revoluti...

Chicken Chaser

7,822 posts

225 months

Monday 19th February 2018
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I had an Outdoor Revolution air awning (still have it actually, must sell it!) for the VW T5, and it was a great awning. Well made, plenty of windows and some handy little storage features. I had a Kampa before that which admittedly was in a different price bracket, but it wasnt up to the standard of the OR. Wholeheartedly recommend one.

MattS5

1,911 posts

192 months

Monday 19th February 2018
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Got a couple.
Vango 420 which feels really good qualityfot what we paid for it 3 years ago.

Also got a cheaper Suncampp air 260 (or something like that) which we take for short weekends, only because you don’t need the extra space for 2 days, and also if the weather looks wet, it’s eaier to dry once home.

Jarcy

1,559 posts

276 months

Wednesday 21st February 2018
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Last season were were faced with the same choice.
The Kampa was more expensive, but went for that one nonetheless.
Better quality and more versatile.

I was fortunate in that our local shop had both erected side by side for a direct comparison. (Berkshire Caravans).

Bloody expensive though.

craigthecoupe

697 posts

205 months

Wednesday 21st February 2018
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our kampa turned up a couple of days ago, we'll be trying it out this weekend. one thing we overlooked a bit, is that packed down, its still a pretty big lump! it's taken up the whole of our bench seat in our hymer (including some modification) and it's still a tight squeeze! very briefly looking it over, it looks to be well made, ill update next week if it's helpful. also if you have any particular questions, ask away.

craig

Jarcy

1,559 posts

276 months

Thursday 22nd February 2018
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I bought the optional zip in fly-screens for my Kampa awning.
They're useful in that they hold the curtains in place in the 'closed' position without hanging down.
Thus privacy is maintained inside the awning, and the white curtains don't drag in muddy grass when unpacking and packing.

I also bought the LED strip light. Dimable via remote control - very good when velcro'd into position.

Candellara

Original Poster:

1,876 posts

183 months

Friday 23rd February 2018
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Jarcy said:
Last season were were faced with the same choice.
The Kampa was more expensive, but went for that one nonetheless.
Better quality and more versatile.

I was fortunate in that our local shop had both erected side by side for a direct comparison. (Berkshire Caravans).

Bloody expensive though.
Interesting Jarcy

When you say "better quality and more versatile" can you expand on that?

The OR 380 is available in three quality grades? 600 - 800 - Climate?

The nearest equivalent Kampa awning is the Fiesta Pro and opposed to the Rally?

We haven't purchased yet but want to in the next few weeks

Jarcy

1,559 posts

276 months

Friday 23rd February 2018
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Candellara said:
Jarcy said:
Last season were were faced with the same choice.
The Kampa was more expensive, but went for that one nonetheless.
Better quality and more versatile.

I was fortunate in that our local shop had both erected side by side for a direct comparison. (Berkshire Caravans).

Bloody expensive though.
Interesting Jarcy

When you say "better quality and more versatile" can you expand on that?

The OR 380 is available in three quality grades? 600 - 800 - Climate?

The nearest equivalent Kampa awning is the Fiesta Pro and opposed to the Rally?

We haven't purchased yet but want to in the next few weeks
I've got the Kampa Rally Pro Air 390
I went for the Kampa over the Outdoor Revolution based on:
Sturdiness and thickness of fabric
Sturdiness of inflated uprights and resistance to bending (how they'd perform in strong winds).
Vertical side uprights giving more headroom per sq footage. Also the dimensions avoided covering my caravan side windows.

Candellara

Original Poster:

1,876 posts

183 months

Sunday 25th February 2018
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Jarcy said:
I've got the Kampa Rally Pro Air 390
I went for the Kampa over the Outdoor Revolution based on:
Sturdiness and thickness of fabric
Sturdiness of inflated uprights and resistance to bending (how they'd perform in strong winds).
Vertical side uprights giving more headroom per sq footage. Also the dimensions avoided covering my caravan side windows.
After viewing an OR Europa 380 today i think we'll go for the Rally Pro Air 390 as the depth of the OR is 360cm - very deep and not that versatile when you consider the size of the pitches on some sites

Thanks for the input