Abcheetham Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 We currently have a roll out awning and that's it! Time to accessorise! So, I'm interested to know what goes in your awning? We're thinking of a big windbreak (dog break) to sit under the roll out bit, and of course table and chairs, barbecue etc. What works for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hi, a lot of folk use these, with their wind-outs: http://www.windblockers.net/ ..lightweight, easy to store/lug about... (I believe the "full" Privacy/Safari room panels are quite heavy and bulky) As for "accessories" in general, I think that you really need to use the van and see what YOU need..and not just go by(buy?)the "must have" trinkets, on the say so of others... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abcheetham Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thanks pepe63 and it's worth saying but don't worry, we wouldn't buy everything that everyone suggests! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abcheetham Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thanks pepe63 and it's worth saying but don't worry, we wouldn't buy everything that everyone suggests! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattwg Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 We have a free standing, medium weight awning and a lightweight Lilypad windbreak awning. The heavier one is only used when we put down roots for a few weeks – this is usually our winter sojourn. Even then this awning is not attached to the ‘van in any way, so that we can drive away without difficulty. We can of course use both awnings if required. The heavier awning is useful for storage and socialising. The Lilypad one is used as and when required, usually when we are touring when we rarely stop for more than two or three days. We can erect it / take it down in about 5 minutes. This arrangement suits us but as ever each to his own. Cattwg :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 We have motorhomed for over 40 years and never used, or needed, an awning. We are all different of course and I don't criticise those who carry enough to fill the van twice over and thus need an awning to store it all - but do you really need all that kit to enjoy a holiday? I guess if you like to sit for several days in one location all the faffing about can be justified but it is not for us - mind you it is good entertainment watching people set up their domains for the weekend - especially when the wind blows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 We currently have a pond in ours 8-)..................I believe its a optional extra on Scottish pitches ;-).........but at least the midges have drowned :D............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugga Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 When we have our awning out and the sun is shining and we could do with some shade, we put the Lillypad wind blocker up as it also filters the sun and makes it more comfortable for sitting in. If we are on grass, we always put down a groundsheet because I get bitten to death! We never used to leave the awning out at night in case of wind, but at the Peterborough Show we bought some "Peggy Pegs" (http://www.peggypeg.co.uk) and used them in France. It gave us the option of leaving it out overnight that we actually did with no problems at all. We have a caravan table that we leave under the awning along with our chairs but if we were on an Aire, we would not leave anything out, we only do it on sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Being an awkward b....... I try to park the van so that the Habitation door is facing North so always in the shade, extra shade is provided by the wind out and under that are two folding chairs, a clip on table and several empty wine glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antony1969 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Two German ebikes .... His/hers gas masks ( just in case ) and the biggest baddest sat dish you can find so we don't miss all them TV goodies and my library of all the Aires books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abcheetham Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Groundsheet? Yes good call, we had a breathable one when we were caravaners many years back, we don't watch TV on holiday so a sat dish is no requirement, and I like the wine glasses comment, we're ahead of you there though! I think we'll be fairly basic so table and chairs, windbreak, groundsheet, insect repellant and music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Retread24800 - 2014-07-14 7:11 PM Being an awkward b....... I try to park the van so that the Habitation door is facing North so always in the shade, extra shade is provided by the wind out and under that are two folding chairs, a clip on table and several empty wine glasses. Should have added that if on gravel as against grass we also have a piece of groundsheet/matting outside to keep the stones where they belong.The point of facing North is that you then do not need extra sun blockers or similar, the van does that.......... B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Retread24800 - 2014-07-14 7:50 PM The point of facing North is that you then do not need extra sun blockers or similar, the van does that.......... B-) You'd get frostbite on here if you pitched that way round *-).................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 pelmetman - 2014-07-14 9:06 PMRetread24800 - 2014-07-14 7:50 PMThe point of facing North is that you then do not need extra sun blockers or similar, the van does that.......... B-)You'd get frostbite on here if you pitched that way round *-).................. Is that from the Icy stare from a CC Gauleiter as he directs you to Park mit your recht corner agains der post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Double post sorry but if this gets much slower I shall stay on Practical watsits with Tony.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 We have a wind-out Omnistor awning, which we use mostly as a sun shade (mostly abroad!) sometimes with a windblocker extension sheet to provide more shade. WE use a tie-down strap if we leave it up overnight or in a breeze. But we also have a lightweight porch awning which slips into a groove in the Omnistor extrusion (which stays cosed) and pegs out with a single, sectional glassfibre pole. This gets used, in UK only so far, as a better rain shelter around the habitation door. We might use the folding chairs in it and sit out there for a bit of air but mostly it's just a porch. Even though it is small and light, with a single pole, it needs a lot of pegs and takes half an hour or so to set up. We therefore only use it when we are staying somewhere for several nights during inclement weather. We carry a groundsheet but rarely bother putting it down. Large citronella candles on the ground at ankle level keep the bugs away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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