Sunncamp 390 Canopy overview
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ต.ค. 2021
- In this vlog I give an overview of our Sunncamp 390 Canopy. We bought this for weekends away and short trips. It's a cracking Canopy!
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Like it. Looks easy to put up thanks for sharing
Definitely much easier than the full awning, I would use it all the time if the boss would let me! 🤔 Thanks for the support, Martin
I love this canopy and it's definitely on my to buy list 👍
I noticed you had your eye on it last time we were on site together, it’s so much easier to use. Would give Tony more time to relax with you! 🤣 cheers
@@TheCaravanNut 😂😂😂😂😂
Wow. That looks really good for the price. Thanks for sharing 👍 Paul and Sarah
Very easy to use and does the job Paul, best thing we’ve bought for the van. Thanks for watching
We’re still really happy with ours and use it regularly, especially for shorter trips or when weather definitely going to be good. Glad you’re happy with it 👍
All thanks to you guys for showing us the way forward. Thanks for your help with the info on it, I’ve still got the pics of you lying down on the floor in yours to give us an idea of the size! 🤣 I should post them somewhere! Cheers Rob 🙂
@@TheCaravanNut Haha - yes, I forgot about those photos!!
Great Video as always, just bought a Kampa Sunshine Air 300 Canopy ready for some sunshine next year, put it up today to make sure everything was OK, it was, as you say great for short weekends away for two as it is so quick to put up.
I noticed they do an air version, maybe in the future as it will probably be even easier to put up. Thanks for watching
I got this a canopy a couple of years ago, think its one of the best purchases I've made for the caravan, simple to put up, lightweight and easy to dry out at home if needed. Not sure why there is a need to buy really expensive ones when this is brilliant.
Totally agree with you and definitely the best thing we’ve bought for the caravan, Thanks for comments and watching
We've got the 260 and love it, ideal for short trips or longer on warmer times 👌😉
Yes definitely, going to take ours to France rather than the big awning.
We bought the next size down from this earlier year, so much easier to put up than our porch awning and was roomier than we expected
We were surprised at the room in it, we wanted it to feel open hence no door on it.A great purchase. Thanks for watching
Looks good, perfect for a quick trip :)
Yes definitely easier to use Becky. I’m halfway through your experiment vlog, very interesting and technical, think you should be signed up as a technical advisor for a caravan manufacturer. Great work Becky. Cheers, Martin
@@TheCaravanNut Cheers Martin, did say it would need at least snacks to get through! Well done for persevering :) Hoping the video adds some facts and data into an argument that comes up every year but never seems to have a definitive answer hence it just goes around and around and around… Technically I’m an electrochemist by training but that was a v long time ago and not related to the humidity stuff so everything in that vlog is just doing lots of reading and getting it straight in my head first before trying to measure some actual data.
Hi Martin. We have the Outdoor revolution version. I have to say we no longer use our awning and are now looking for a much bigger Sun Canopy as they are quick to put up like yours and do keep you dry in the rain. Thanks for sharing Phil.🙂👍
Hi Phil, yes canopies are far easier to put up and get down at the end of your break. I would use it all the time but just need to convince the boss!
Cheers, Martin
We've had our Sunncamp 390 sun canopy for three years now. We use it for weekend breaks and at the end of longer holidays after we've taken the main awning down, just to provide a bit of shelter. Do keep a close eye on the weather though. We had an unexpected (LOL) downpour overnight on a site in Mid Wales. In the morning there was a large pool of water resting in the canopy which had collapsed under the weight. I emptied it and fortunately there was no damage to the canopy or awning rail. As a result, I have modified our canopy. I cut one flattened end off the bracing pole and fitted an awning pole sucker. I then removed the black plastic cover from the other end of the pole to reveal a hole in the flat section. I then punched holes through the brace pole pocket at the front of the canopy which corespond with the hole in the brace pole. This allows me to fit a telescopic upright pole at the front of the awning through the brace pole while the other end of the brace pole presses securely against the caravan side with the sucker. I have had no problem with water pooling since doing this and the canopy has been fine through some pretty awful weather. It was a very cheap and simple upgrade 👍👍👍
Hi Steve, thanks for the info. I can see how this would happen and your fix sounds like it’s done the trick. Will keep and eye on that when it’s raining. Thanks for comments and watching
Bought one of these after watching your video, easy to put up and no issues with the build quality. Does have a Michael Jackson trouser look to it as it sits around 6 inches off the floor.
I wondered about it being off the floor as I thought it went down to the ground. It’s a great purchase and will be using it more next year instead of the big awning. cheers
I have the same but a porch awning. Im a woman in her 60's and can manage to put it up alone in about 20mins. Highly recommend. I bought the awning rail barrels to stop it moving along the rail when its windy.
We haven’t got the rail barrels but haven’t had any issues with it moving…yet! Sunncamp produce great products, cheers
Been looking at canopies ourselves , but the one's in a bag fitted in the awning rail, just unzip, roll out and 2 poles to hold up. This one looks nice and with side wall, a little bit more protection. liked how easy it was to put up and definitely liked the price, will have to look in to these, thanks for sharing👍Mark & Coral
Hi Mark & Coral, We’ve looked at to ones you mentioned but liked the idea of sides to keep a bit of the wind away. There are so many options and manufacturers out there it’s mind boggling! Thanks for watching
Have a look at Kampa Revo awnings, can pick them up on eBay pretty reasonably priced, can travel with it on the awning rail and once on site your canopy is up In a matter of seconds (literally) we got the privacy room for ours as well which attaches with zips etc, absolutely brilliant bit of kit
Like the big windows keep it nice and bright.
Yes, the big opening at the front helps with that as well! 🤣🤣 Thanks for the support Colin
We use the Sun canopy Air 300 and use the detachable side panels . Up in 15 mins , It’s the future . Only take awning on long stay holidays now. Nice canopy you have.
I would like to use the canopy all year round but the boss wants the big awning for longer holidays! I get the reason why just hate lugging the heavy thing around with us. Thanks for comments and watching
Great video mate, I've just bought this
It’s a great canopy, fantastic for weekends and short breaks 😊
They look good, easy to put up and light. We’re thinking about a small porch awning for winter user. Hmm intriguing, I wondered why you said “cooking device” 🤔
Canopy is much easier to use, I would use it all the time if it was up to me! ‘cooking device’ I filmed this vlog 8 weeks ago, don’t remember saying that! Thanks for the support, Martin
I bought one exactly the same after watching your video
Your not kidding the roof bar knocks
4 am this morning it’s knocking it’s head off and both dogs started barking waking me and the wife and probably half of love to stay camp site 😂😂
I also bought the George Forman grill you have,
It’s perfect and saves on cleaning the cadac after ever use
We’ve never used the pole as we were told about it banging on the side of the van.
The GF is great, looking forward to using it more next year!
Thanks for watching
Not long come back from France, we took our Vango Montelena 400 with us, put it up for 10 days and hardly used it, we then stopped in Normandy for 3 nights and didn’t bother putting it up due to not being there long enough, we also have a Kampa Revo 270 canopy awning with the privacy room kit, weighs a lot less, can travel with it on the awning rail and is easily put up and taken down in 5 minutes, really wish we had taken that awning instead, when we got home I sold the Montelena.
Also had problems with the roof strap on our Bailey whilst we were over there, noticed a bit of water staining inside the van on the wall so realised what the issue was and taped the roof strap outside with gorilla tape, got home and took it for it’s service and to get the roof strap repaired, the mechanic also found damp at the back and front of the van so got that repaired as well (fortunately had found it early so no damage and had to have the exterior resealed again) not what you expect from a 5 year old caravan but all sorted under an MB&G warranty - the claim was around £1500, the service cost £160 and 3 new tyres £100 each - ouch!!
Caravans are not cheap to keep and maintain, I know a few Bailey owners who have had the same issue with the roof strap, unfortunately it seems a common problem. For me if there have been a few vans with the same issue it should be a recall as a defect 🤔
Glad you’ve got it sorted, Thanks for comments and watching
Hi mate, we have the same awning and like you say ideal for weekends away. Something I have found is the 2 middle guy lines put them with 2 on either side then you dont have lines in the middle of the opening. Been using it like that for ages no issues, give it a try 👍😎
Top tip there, will be trying that next time. Makes sense to keep the opening clear. Cheers
we have the same one its great we seldom use our porch awning now its so much easer to put up,
you are right about the pole in the middle as we found out last time we were using it at 3 in the morning when the wind got up so wont be using it again (the pole)
Best purchase we’ve made for the van, easy to use and does the job well. Glad I’ve not used the middle pole…it’s been wind this week!
Thanks for watching
Looking at the Sunncamp Swift 260 at the moment, which would suit our 2 Berth. Thanks for posting this, as it gave us the general look of it Cheers!
Glad the vlog help, canopies are great for short trips and weekends. I would use it all the time if the boss would allow it!
@@TheCaravanNut To be fair we have an NR Balmoral full awning, which literally takes under 30 minutes to set up. This is because they have only 8 very light poles which are dead simple to put together. We were lucky to find one of these as they don't make them any more.
Like the look of this, were looking for similar light weight product, the awning I bought is a pain to put up, do you get a draught from the under side of the awning & has it been OK in a strong breeze
There is normally a gap at the bottom of it, it doesn’t go all the way to the floor. It’s great in windy weather, the only problem we’ve had is if the ground is soft the wind pulls the pegs. Great canopy though.
@@TheCaravanNut Thanks Martin
Hi Colin. Do you peg down the 45% rods in the middle or leave them loose??.
Thanks.
Yep I peg them down, usually to to outer edges rather than in the middle. Cheers
Perfect for shorter trip. Love ours. Unfortunately it tore yesterday on a blustery evening. Just a gust. Gutted and disappointed as it’s a perfect canopy.
What a shame, it’s a great canopy. I would try and repair it. Cheers
Hi Martin have you any experience of using the yellow awning strip protector your thoughts appreciated thanks
I presume it’s just the same as the white awning protector, if so it stops a lot of the streaks on the van and keep debris out of the awning rail. Worth having in my opinion. Cheers
I mean Martin.
HA HA.
Hi Martin you mention that you have a full awning can I ask what size it is as I've just bought a poled full awning size 17 1050 to 1075 but some people are telling me that it's too big for our caravan so with us having the same caravan as you was jus curious to what size awning you have?
Thanks
Our awning isn’t full length of the van it’s 490 in length. The correct size for the 2011 Valencia is 1046cm, not sure what it works out in the sizes but you should be able to look it up. Hope that helps, Cheers
Hi Martin looks a really good porch awning nice and easy to put up. I cudnt help noticing that your awning light is the same as mine and was wondering if you have ever had the occasion to take it apart ? Iv got some small dead flies in mine and want to take it apart to remove them any help would be appreciated 👍😀
Not sure on the awning light, I would imagine it is possible but they are sold as a complete unit. I would give Bailey technical a call to see if it can be done then try to get the LED’s yourself. If I find anything out will let you know. Cheers, Martin
@@TheCaravanNut ok thank you 🙏
Hi Martin just watched your video again on the sun camp awning and was wondering ware did you get your shelf unit from it looks collapsible
Cheers
Ken…
Great video mate, how is it in bad rain? Is it worth covering in Fabsil? Cheers
You could do, I’ve used Fenwicks awning re proofer on it.
Looks a great little canopy Martin, and easy to put up, plus being light, is a bonus… 👍🏻
Still happy with our Fiamma CaravanStore Canopy, which stays permanently attached to the caravan… ✅
Hi Rog, We have looked at the Fiamma canopy in the past. I like the look of them and the ease of use, just got to convince the boss! 🤔🤣
Cheers, Martin
That’s a canny good canopy. Lots of space and a good price! Also, you put that up far too easily haha
Best thing we bought for the van Dan. Very easy to put up, the only bit that was cut out of the Timelapse was when you could see my arse crack when putting pegs in, no one needs to see that! 🤣🤣
@@TheCaravanNut 🤣🤣🤣 brilliant
I’m looking for one for the same reasons but I can’t for the life of me find one at that price
Don’t suppose you have a link to where you got yours pal
Think we found it on offer, like everything else in the caravan world prices have gone up!
@@TheCaravanNut your not kidding prices have gone up, I’m a bathroom installer and most things related to plumbing and joinery have doubled and in some cases tripled since Brexit