For all those motorhomers and campervanners out there who like to enjoy a bit of breathing space, or who might indulge in the ancient Saxon sport of ‘cat-swinging’, an awning is an essential accessory to boost campsite living space.
These fabric extensions for leisure vehicles can be used for extra living room, ‘secure’ storage space, or even somewhere to sleep.
Investing in one of the many styles of awning available is guaranteed to enhance your touring experience, especially if you own a smaller ’van.
When touring in cooler climes, traditional tent-style awnings, which are fully enclosed, are most popular; but the further south you go on the Continent, the more likely you are to see wind-out box awnings, which are simply a roof panel to protect from showers or intense sunshine.
Naturally, both options are versatile, with full awnings having roll-up sides for hotter weather, and wind-out awnings having attachable sides for use in cooler locations.
What are they made of?
Today’s awnings are made of lightweight, strong and resilient plastic fibres, such as polyester. These are coated with such things as acrylic or polyvinyl alcohol to improve
