There are two key measurements to determine what size porch awning will fit your caravan, firstly the height from the ground to the awning rail (H) and secondly that the caravan is long enough (L) to accommodate the length of the awning where the roof is relatively flat.

Do awnings fit any caravan?

You'll need to decide on the fabric you want, the type of poles available and whether you need a groundsheet. There are awnings to fit all types of caravan, but if you choose a more unusual unit, such as a pop-top or folding caravan, you may need a specialist awning.

Will a 390 awning fit my caravan?

Most porch awnings are advertised with a brand and model name followed by numbers, for example the Kampa Rally Air Pro 390. The number indicates the length of straight rail required for that awning, so in this instance you would need 390cm. Most porch awnings will fit caravans 235-250cm high.

Can you fit a wind out awning to a caravan?

If you want to fit a drive-away awning and already have a wind-out / case awning on your caravan or motorhome, it can be possible to attach the drive-away awning directly to the case awning without the need for another awning rail.

Can you fit an awning to a static caravan?

For tourers wanting an awning designed for static use, our best-selling caravan and motorhome awnings provide a fantastic fit to the vehicle side, first class accommodation, and are easy to set-up and take-down.

How to choose and measure for an awning: Camping & Caravanning

How do I find out what size awning I need for my caravan?

Cut the string at the point where it meets the ground at the front, having made a quick visual check to make sure that the string hasn't broken or detached from the peg to the rear of the caravan. Measure the length of the string, in centimetres. This is your caravan's A-Measurement and your caravan awning size.

How do I know which awning will fit my caravan?

There are two key measurements to determine what size porch awning will fit your caravan, firstly the height from the ground to the awning rail (H) and secondly that the caravan is long enough (L) to accommodate the length of the awning where the roof is relatively flat.

Are all caravan awnings the same height?

Most porch awnings are designed to fit a standard height range of 235cm – 250cm. There are motorhomes and small caravans that fall outside this range which will also narrow down your choices. To measure the height, you need to measure from the floor to the awning channel at its highest points D-D.

What is a caravan awning?

A caravan awning is effectively a three-sided tent that provides valuable additional floor space. It attaches by threading into the awning rail running along the sides and top of the caravan.

What sizes do awnings come in?

The most common measurements for a patio awning are 3m width and 2.5m projection.

What size is a 260 awning?

Handily, most awning manufacturers will state the overall width in cm within the product description. For example, the Kampa Rally AIR PRO 260 is 260cm in length.

What size is a 390 awning?

Introducing the Ultima 390 Classic Awning from SunnCamp! At 390cm wide with a depth of 240cm, this SunnCamp's largest model in the Classic Range and fits long caravans with a connection height between 235cm and 250cm.

What diameter is a caravan awning rail?

This awning rail is 6mm diameter.

How do you measure length of a caravan?

The overall length of a caravan/camper trailer is the total length from the front of the coupling to the rear of any equipment mounted at the rear of the vehicle such as bumper bars, spare wheels, etc.

Can you put a retractable awning on a mobile home?

Answer: Yes. Many people have installed SunSetter awnings on their garages, mobile homes, poolside fences, and other stationary walls.

What is the best awning for a motorhome?

• Vango Galli III Air Tall Motorhome Awning.
• Outdoor Revolution Cayman F/G Motorhome Awning.
• Dometic Rally Air Pro 390 Motorhome Awning.
• Vango AirHub Hexaway II Tall Motorhome Awning.
• Outdoor Revolution Movelite T4 Air Highline Motorhome Awning.

How long do caravan awnings last?

Campers who use their tents for normal holidays probably 3-4wk/yr expect 4-6yrs use from a cheapish polyester tent. I would have thought 20/30 weeks represents many years service for most people using this type of awning. Even the 16/20 lifespan would be several year for most.

How is caravan height measured?

The overall height of your caravan is the distance from the top of the vehicle to the ground. It's important to measure all the way to the ground and not just to the floor of the caravan, since that won't give you the overall height.