Sun canopy recommendations please

DamonW · Jul 21, 2023

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I think I’ll take the plunge and order the Westy one from NLAVW, mainly for the fixing strip arrangement, rather than poles & clamps or a generic figure of 8, some pictures I’ve seen they don’t look a great fit, and require tension to stay attached. NLAVW, in their blumph, say they can rock the van when they pull on the awning, because the Westy pattern strip is such a secure fit. Mick’s DIY one looks good though, the irony is that his matching colour is the same as the Westfalia fabric. I just found out I can also get it in grey from NLA, I’m torn as it’s less clashy with the paintwork, but a bit dull compared with jolly orange.

Edit: As a bloke I know nothing about what colour goes with what, but the wife tells me that turquoise and orange is actually a thing, so I googled it, and behold! Pages of living rooms, wedding stuff, jewellery and all sorts. You learn something every day. Orange it is then.

I’m on the lookout for a washing machine drum, a couple of friends have them, and if you put enough wood in they get well hot. I’m not sure I could be @rsed to take it, plus a load of firewood, every time I went camping, though.
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Wood is feee if you camp in the countryside

surreyvan · Jul 26, 2023

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I totally agree with surreyvan, I don’t want to save a few quid but beggar up my gutters as a result.

I’ve ordered mine and it’s coming on Monday, so no one try and change my mind now, it’s too late!
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got mine has yours arrived ?

MrDavo · Jul 27, 2023

Yes, we did a test fit on the gutter, it took a while and we had a falling out, but it works, and looks good.

surreyvan · Jul 27, 2023

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Yes, we did a test fit on the gutter, it took a while and we had a falling out, but it works, and looks good.
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That Hard ?

MrDavo · Aug 7, 2023

Up and fitted in Keith’s field. We woke up on Saturday to find a huge bulge caused by a couple of gallons of water weighing the canopy down, but it didn’t collapse. After looking at other’s awnings I adjusted the poles so it was higher at one end, the rain then ran off into a bucket which we used for washing up, it filled in no time!

surreyvan · Aug 8, 2023

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Up and fitted in Keith’s field. We woke up on Saturday to find a huge bulge caused by a couple of gallons of water weighing the canopy down, but it didn’t collapse. After looking at other’s awnings I adjusted the poles so it was higher at one end, the rain then ran off into a bucket which we used for washing up, it filled in no time! View attachment 135671 View attachment 135672
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Looks good mate , still need to put mine up

surreyvan · Aug 8, 2023

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Up and fitted in Keith’s field. We woke up on Saturday to find a huge bulge caused by a couple of gallons of water weighing the canopy down, but it didn’t collapse. After looking at other’s awnings I adjusted the poles so it was higher at one end, the rain then ran off into a bucket which we used for washing up, it filled in no time! View attachment 135671 View attachment 135672
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@scrooge95 , Sarah where is your front screen cover from please

scrooge95 · Aug 8, 2023

surreyvan said: ↑

@scrooge95 , Sarah where is your front screen cover from please
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Hi Phil, The logo on the outside bag says Bluebird Awnings but a quick google before work isn't turning up anything anymore. I'll have a look inside the bag when I get home to see if the logo on the actual cover says anything more informative. I've had it many years, so maybe the company went bust? I think @CollyP has the same one but he may have had his equally long?
It's a bit thermal, lightproof, rainproof, and fits very well (not that this is any consolation if it's discontinued!!)

surreyvan · Aug 8, 2023

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Hi Phil, The logo on the outside bag says Bluebird Awnings but a quick google before work isn't turning up anything anymore. I'll have a look inside the bag when I get home to see if the logo on the actual cover says anything more informative. I've had it many years, so maybe the company went bust? I think @CollyP has the same one but he may have had his equally long?
It's a bit thermal, lightproof, rainproof, and fits very well (not that this is any consolation if it's discontinued!!)
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ahhh yes they were very good i had one on my split bus , Thanks Sarah

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