Tricks & Tips

Does a caravan awning need to be an Exact Size to fit my Caravan?

When it comes to caravan awnings, one of the most common questions asked by caravan owners is whether the awning needs to be an exact size to fit their specific caravan. The short answer is no, it doesn’t need to be an exact size, but it does need to be the correct size range to ensure a proper fit. Let’s delve deeper into why this is the case and what you need to consider when selecting an awning for your caravan.

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Heating your caravan awning?

If you are using a heater within your awning during the cooler months, bear in mind that some heater types may have a  significant risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be deadly if precautions are not taken. Consider the increase likelihood of condensation building up on the internal surfaces of your awning, and be mindful of damp conditions with any electrical items.

Understanding the Dangers of Snowfall Accumulation on Caravan Awnings (And How to Prevent It).

For many caravan owners in the UK, winter can be a challenging season. While it may be tempting to leave your awning set up over the colder months, it’s important to understand the risks associated with snowfall accumulation on your caravan awnings roof fabric. Snow may seem light and harmless, but it can quickly become a serious threat to the structural integrity of your awning. In this article, we’ll explore the issues caused by snow accumulation and provide practical prevention tips to keep your awning in good condition throughout the winter months.

Getting the perfect awning fit for your caravan needn't be difficult if you follow these simple steps and spend a little time and effort to make sure you order the perfect awning for your needs. Caravan porch awnings are generally sold in width sizes. For example The Camptech Starline range is available as a 200cm, 260cm, 300cm, and 390cm width making them suitable for a wide variety of caravans. It's fairly simple to understand the wider the awning, the longer your caravan will need to be to accept the length. But how can you be sure?

Finding the perfect fit for a full caravan awning, starts with identifying your caravans a-measurement, which is the total length measured from the ground, all the way around your caravan awning rail, and the back down to the ground. This length, usually recorded in centimeters, is the caravans a-measurement or awning size.

What's the difference between an all season touring awning and a seasonal awning?

One of the most common questions we are asked at Awning Ace is "What is the difference between a touring awning and a seasonal awning?" It's not always as obvious as you may think, as terminology and the way awnings are advertised can leave unanswered questions. When it comes to full caravan awnings, there are generally two main categories which often confuse buyers: seasonal awnings and touring awnings. Let's break things down a little and address some common terms used across the industry.

A poled caravan awning and an air inflatable caravan awning serve the same purpose of providing additional space and shelter when you're out camping, but they differ significantly in their setup and construction.

Awning condensation is the natural process of water vapor in the environment turning into liquid as it comes into contact with a cooler surface, such as the inside of your awning roof, window panels or furniture inside your awning. Under certain conditions, condensation can be quite severe and can be mistaken for a leaking as the condensed water drips from the fabric. It's only natural that we'd want to keep the inside of our awnings warm, especially during the cooler autumn months, but the warmer air trapped within the awning will inevitably condense when the outside temperature is cooler than the inside temperature. You'll see this process in nature too as trees drip water droplets during misty mornings or dew which form on the grass. These are examples of condensation we take for granted but are common during temperature changes especially during the spring and summer months.