I have last year's T2 and was very impressed how it stood up to strong winds in Cornwall when Hurricane Helen hit last September with 4 storm straps . If you come from your roll out you will leave a 70mm gap down the side that can cause wind issues but I found opening the doors at both ends of the corridor let's the wind go through . Agree about the flap on the entrance as you can forget to make sure it is lifted to stop the rain water getting in as one morning we found a pond in the awning . I also have a OR 420 Esprit pro Caravan awning that I use if we take the trailer and car and caravan in the motorhome that is fixed by a 5m awning track bonded to the side of the motor home under the roll out cassette .
Very informative Bob, Jenny. We sold our old awning too & recently bought an Isabella Ventura Air Vivo drive away from Spinney not used it as yet, we also bought the sepearate sun/rain porch canopy exstension at the recent NEC show at a great price too. The awning has impressive quality but a tad pricey & it's rather heavy when packed.
A really well-explained and unhurried video thank you Bob (and Wife lol). Made me think about things I had NOT thought-of when looking at awnings for my vehicle. Cheerz to both of you :)
Bet that poor man standing by the ist awning you looked at must get tired after a days work😂😂 Don't mention safari rooms 🙈🙉🙊.....many a broken back ,nervous breakdowns,and losing the will to live was experienced during the setting up x putting away of said room .😨 All in the name of a bit if xtra space to store even more junk in ! Great vlog ,glad you got sorted 👍👌a good purchase their .
Found it Thanks Bob and Jenny Very informative video Will be making a visit to Todd le in October when we back in the uk Keep the great videos coming Best regards
Thats funny, Just been looking at them before i clicked on TH-cam and saw your film, Looking for a Kampa Motor Ace 400XL and annex which we plan to use as sleeping area for guests.
We bought a cheap drive away from there about £126 cheap for an awning i noticed it on our way out ,but wow we have used it loads of times for how we want to use it as a bedroom , it has 2 big side windows but we don't need to drive away so it's great for 3 kids & me as sleeping with all the kit , it's one of the best buy's we have ever found , we have it on our other side of the van so no door to interrupt us as we have a pull out on our van any way but being a 2 berth motor home you can't accommodate all grandkids ..lol & like looking at other vans when there as well
Good choice, enjoy the new awning :) we need driveaways because of our short rail height but most are far too wide so I’ve no idea how they are supposed to fit on pitches and still get the rear corner of the main unit aligned with the all important CMHC site peg. I’ve just finished modding a 2018 T3 vario and can confirm that the inflatable ceiling pole is an utter pain and is rarely satisfactorily aligned; the simple single pole for the 2019 version looks much tidier :)
WE loved your presentation and harmony relationship between your husband and you. We live in Green Valley, Arizona USA,please give details if you still have your "experienced tent", don't wait as we have an older .Class C motorhome
We have a Vango Kella 3, which we only put up a couple of times, we rarely stay long at one site, or need the extra space. If wet and windy, would give some protection to the doorway. First time put it up, found it difficult to get the pegs in for the groundsheet under the van, so sound it easier to set up, drive in and connect. Still not got the hang of getting the connection piece looking right. Would like to get the carpet, don't use it enough to warrant it at the moment. Didn't bother with the rooms, no plans fir anyone to sleep in it yet. The air awning are however easy to set up and there are some good UTube videos of how to do it. There is a challenge for you Bob, to video putting yours up for the first time with your wife reading the instructions. Maybe we should get you to do it blindfolded ... now that would d be good entertainment!
Not sure I'll need to do it blindfolded though. Filming and putting it up at the same time will be enough if a challenge! Good tip about setting up and driving in.
Bob what's a good quality drive away awning for a small Peugeot ( sliding doors) at the side,open doors at back? Please need a good stockists either in Surrey or North London.( Herts). does
You could look at the Movelite T1 or T2 in lowline, both start at 180cm. They also do one the fits on the back doors, a T1 Tail. Not sure about stockists around North London, but there's PJ Outdoors in St Albans. Have a look on www.outdoor-revolution.com
Bob I can appreciate the use of an awning if you are staying on the site for a while. However, do you ever drive away and leave it or are you more likely to use the Up. We have a pop up Quest and find that we don't need to worry about getting the van back in the exact position again. Easy to put up and can take a table and chairs + weather proof roof but, we only have the mesh sides and haven't bought the "solid sides" yet. Looking forward to Harrogate it's our first time there. 😎
We will use the drive away even if we take the car, simply because it's easier to put up than the safari room, but only if we're staying 3 or more nights.
hi bob i was just checking some old videos for some info on drive away awnings and found one of yours where you bought a new one ,,did you sell your old one ? if not i would be interested if its still garage ,,,thanks ,,,rob
Very coooooollll : 0 ........ I'm thinking : those products could also be utilized as an ordinary camping tent < > leaving the RV at home ......... : | ........... Peace on Earth : ) .............
Hi Bob & Jenny Watching your video on drive away awnings,picking up on your comment saying that you take up less room on a pitch.We have just bought one sorry a Vango Galli ll compact.went to a caravan and motorhome site were the warden said we was a little on the big size on the pitch.The main awning is 3.2 and the hall area is 1.2 and then our van at 2.1.what would you have said? Regards Mark.
Thank you, it's a Swift Bolero 714SB, there's several videos about it on here if you're interested. See here: th-cam.com/play/PLUi3rqw12j2oaacwF_3OZHEvv0PAwrvLI.html
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Like the lights, need to put them on my Amazon wish list.
I have last year's T2 and was very impressed how it stood up to strong winds in Cornwall when Hurricane Helen hit last September with 4 storm straps . If you come from your roll out you will leave a 70mm gap down the side that can cause wind issues but I found opening the doors at both ends of the corridor let's the wind go through . Agree about the flap on the entrance as you can forget to make sure it is lifted to stop the rain water getting in as one morning we found a pond in the awning . I also have a OR 420 Esprit pro Caravan awning that I use if we take the trailer and car and caravan in the motorhome that is fixed by a 5m awning track bonded to the side of the motor home under the roll out cassette .
Can’t wait for the video showing how you re attach the awning after returning from a day out. I have always wondered how easy it is.
I enjoy these little trips to Todd's when you're not touring. Thanks.
So do I!
Very informative Bob, Jenny. We sold our old awning too & recently bought an Isabella Ventura Air Vivo drive away from Spinney not used it as yet, we also bought the sepearate sun/rain porch canopy exstension at the recent NEC show at a great price too. The awning has impressive quality but a tad pricey & it's rather heavy when packed.
Good pop up inside
Hi guys looks a good quality awning look forward to seeing u put it up as it got a sewn in ground sheet to it cheers .kev
Yes it has a built in ground sheet.
Thanks bob for information
A really well-explained and unhurried video thank you Bob (and Wife lol). Made me think about things I had NOT thought-of when looking at awnings for my vehicle. Cheerz to both of you :)
Thank you both.💪😀
Bet that poor man standing by the ist awning you looked at must get tired after a days work😂😂
Don't mention safari rooms 🙈🙉🙊.....many a broken back ,nervous breakdowns,and losing the will to live was experienced during the setting up x putting away of said room .😨
All in the name of a bit if xtra space to store even more junk in !
Great vlog ,glad you got sorted 👍👌a good purchase their .
Found it
Thanks Bob and Jenny
Very informative video
Will be making a visit to Todd le in October when we back in the uk
Keep the great videos coming
Best regards
Best to ring them first, they were doing a special show on Awnings when I went.
Thats funny, Just been looking at them before i clicked on TH-cam and saw your film, Looking for a Kampa Motor Ace 400XL and annex which we plan to use as sleeping area for guests.
We bought a cheap drive away from there about £126 cheap for an awning i noticed it on our way out ,but wow we have used it loads of times for how we want to use it as a bedroom , it has 2 big side windows but we don't need to drive away so it's great for 3 kids & me as sleeping with all the kit , it's one of the best buy's we have ever found , we have it on our other side of the van so no door to interrupt us as we have a pull out on our van any way but being a 2 berth motor home you can't accommodate all grandkids ..lol & like looking at other vans when there as well
Yes, that was a good buy then. Thanks for watching.
Good choice, enjoy the new awning :) we need driveaways because of our short rail height but most are far too wide so I’ve no idea how they are supposed to fit on pitches and still get the rear corner of the main unit aligned with the all important CMHC site peg. I’ve just finished modding a 2018 T3 vario and can confirm that the inflatable ceiling pole is an utter pain and is rarely satisfactorily aligned; the simple single pole for the 2019 version looks much tidier :)
Thanks, we're looking forward to using it. I don't usually have trouble fitting our current Movelite on a C&MC pitch.
The Kyham Motordome is the best driveaway we have ever owned. Quality and super fast pitch in 15mins.
Yes agree.Khyam best option we have found.Still going strong after 8 years good use on both the VW type 2 and motorhome
WE loved your presentation and harmony relationship between your husband and you. We live in Green Valley, Arizona USA,please give details if you still have your "experienced tent", don't wait as we have an older .Class C motorhome
Thank you, but we don't have the old awning any more.
The Rechargable Lights are available via Amazon amzn.to/2VIzIne
We have a Vango Kella 3, which we only put up a couple of times, we rarely stay long at one site, or need the extra space.
If wet and windy, would give some protection to the doorway.
First time put it up, found it difficult to get the pegs in for the groundsheet under the van, so sound it easier to set up, drive in and connect.
Still not got the hang of getting the connection piece looking right.
Would like to get the carpet, don't use it enough to warrant it at the moment.
Didn't bother with the rooms, no plans fir anyone to sleep in it yet.
The air awning are however easy to set up and there are some good UTube videos of how to do it.
There is a challenge for you Bob, to video putting yours up for the first time with your wife reading the instructions.
Maybe we should get you to do it blindfolded ... now that would d be good entertainment!
If Vango did a medium height, it might of have fitted better on my Chausson.
Still looking for tips to make the joining bit fit better.
Not sure I'll need to do it blindfolded though. Filming and putting it up at the same time will be enough if a challenge! Good tip about setting up and driving in.
Still catching up
I’m looking at buying the Kampa motor rally pro 260 xl
What the big question is Bob will they fit your new Bailey when it arrives ????? LoL
I do hope so!
Hi bob and Jenny great video
I was wondering about the usb lights and up light what are they called and how much were they.
They look good
They are made for Outdoor Revolution. Called Lumi-lite. Think you need to order via www.outdoor-revolution.com
Found the Amazon link - amzn.to/2VIzIne
Galli compact 2
Bob what's a good quality drive away awning for a small Peugeot ( sliding doors) at the side,open doors at back? Please need a good stockists either in Surrey or North London.( Herts). does
You could look at the Movelite T1 or T2 in lowline, both start at 180cm. They also do one the fits on the back doors, a T1 Tail. Not sure about stockists around North London, but there's PJ Outdoors in St Albans. Have a look on www.outdoor-revolution.com
Do you use your awning much not noticed it before in your other videos
Hopefully will be using this one a lot more. Taking it with us to Yorkshire end of the month.
Bob I can appreciate the use of an awning if you are staying on the site for a while. However, do you ever drive away and leave it or are you more likely to use the Up. We have a pop up Quest and find that we don't need to worry about getting the van back in the exact position again. Easy to put up and can take a table and chairs + weather proof roof but, we only have the mesh sides and haven't bought the "solid sides" yet. Looking forward to Harrogate it's our first time there. 😎
We will use the drive away even if we take the car, simply because it's easier to put up than the safari room, but only if we're staying 3 or more nights.
Four mins is where the actual awning part starts.
Forget the foreplay then? 😁
Bob Earnshaw just if someone is short of time like me lol
hi bob i was just checking some old videos for some info on drive away awnings and found one of yours where you bought a new one ,,did you sell your old one ? if not i would be interested if its still garage ,,,thanks ,,,rob
I got rid of it Rob, I'm afraid.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo thanks Bob I will have your old one in a few years ..😄
Very coooooollll : 0 ........ I'm thinking : those products could also be utilized as an ordinary camping tent < > leaving the RV at home ......... : | ........... Peace on Earth : ) .............
Thanks, yes, they could be set up stand alone. Think a normal tent would be better though.
You should have a contact at TH-cam, accounts manager?, contact him/her and voice your concerns.
Think you only get an account manager with 100k subs.
Hi Bob & Jenny
Watching your video on drive away awnings,picking up on your comment saying that you take up less room on a pitch.We have just bought one sorry a Vango Galli ll compact.went to a caravan and motorhome site were the warden said we was a little on the big size on the pitch.The main awning is 3.2 and the hall area is 1.2 and then our van at 2.1.what would you have said? Regards Mark.
Think the Travel Trolls bought a Vango, they do look at little on the wide side.
I like your van, what type is it please?
Thank you, it's a Swift Bolero 714SB, there's several videos about it on here if you're interested. See here: th-cam.com/play/PLUi3rqw12j2oaacwF_3OZHEvv0PAwrvLI.html
Thanks for the reply Bob, when are you coming down under?
@@hankcuccina5260 I wish, we wouldn't want to leave Poppy for weeks. One day, maybe.
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