Permanently fixed canopies

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  1. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    So who's got their sun canopy / rain protection fixed permanently to the side of the van?
    I know @Zed has a Fiamma type. Anyone else? Advantages vs Disadvantages?
    I'm looking at the ARB one that Campervan Culture down in West Sussex supply (and fit if required).
    I've always liked the canopy that I have, but it's not easy to put up by myself, and it does get battered by the wind. Plus it has developed a tendency to fill up with rain, and then deposit it on me when I open my sliding door in the morning.

    https://campervanculture.com/shop/vw-t2-bay-window-arb-2500mm-x-2500mm-with-fitting-kit/

    what do you think?
     
    scrooge95, Apr 17, 2024
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  2. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor

    Buy @zeds one :D
     
    davidoft, Apr 17, 2024
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  3. Moons

    Moons Supporter

    Why would you want these on the side of your van - might they not attract gulls and vermin?

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    Moons, Apr 17, 2024
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  4. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Tsk! There's always one....!
     
    scrooge95, Apr 17, 2024
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  5. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    But it's green and it would be much better for someone with a green van .....
     
    scrooge95, Apr 17, 2024
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  6. Moons

    Moons Supporter

    Blame the English language, not the user.
     
    Moons, Apr 17, 2024
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  7. Little Nellie

    Little Nellie Supporter

    Or

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    Little Nellie, Apr 17, 2024
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  8. matty

    matty Supporter

    We bought a 2nd hand ARB off here after trying several normal ones over the years and love it. If I had the money the Fiamma wind out ones are easier and a bit more sturdy


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    matty, Apr 17, 2024
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  9. CollyP

    CollyP Moderator

    About whom do you speak?
     
    CollyP, Apr 17, 2024
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  10. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor

    orange and green should always be seen ;)
     
    davidoft, Apr 17, 2024
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  11. Meltman

    Meltman Sprout Lover

    There must be some comedy mileage in your existing one when it rains, be a shame to loose that, don't you think?
     
    Meltman, Apr 17, 2024
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  12. snotty

    snotty

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    snotty, Apr 17, 2024
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  13. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    I have a small home-made cantilevered canopy that doesnt need legs or guy ropes.. just about keeps the rain out of the open sliding door, or the sun out.
    Also stands up to gale force winds. Clipped_image_20240417_164631.png
     
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    mikedjames, Apr 17, 2024
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  14. CollyP

    CollyP Moderator

    But you don’t have a massive dog!
     
    CollyP, Apr 17, 2024
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  15. Lasty

    Lasty

    Best argument yet ...

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    Lasty, Apr 17, 2024
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  16. Lasty

    Lasty

    I like those awnings. First noticed one or something very similar on the side of @nicktuft s van at Volksworld maybe ten years ago .
    Just buy it and we can all call you a flash git ...

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    Lasty, Apr 17, 2024
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  17. DamonW

    DamonW Supporter

    I use a sun umbrella way less hassle and the base also holds my westfalia table top so can use that outside too
     
    DamonW, Apr 17, 2024
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  18. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Awww thanks Chris :D
     
    scrooge95, Apr 17, 2024
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  19. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Fair play, but please see previous comment about massive dog ;)
    Serious though, whilst I like small and portable, I do need (and like) outdoor space for the dawg, and also to sit under with friends if it decides to chuck it down.
     
    scrooge95, Apr 17, 2024
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  20. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Hmmmmmm who could it be?
     
    scrooge95, Apr 17, 2024
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