awning or soulpad?

JenW · Aug 31, 2011

ok, the time has come for me to retire my lovely original 70's drive away awning. nothing wrong with it, but it's heavy (and i can only just manage lifting the pole bag into the bus) and i wold like more space .

so, my first thought was to get another drive away, poss with the option of an integral bedroom? but looking at the prices...!! Then, another camper owner on twitter suggested one of these, and i've fallen in love http://soulpad.co.uk/sanctuary/component/option,com_virtuemart/page,shop.browse/category_id,39/Itemid,1/

always wanted a tipi, and this is a good compromise, and they are v pretty and cheaper than a decent awning! but would i miss not being able to nip into the camper at the back without getting soaked? would my camper then just feel like a vehicle, and not part of the fun??
i'm rubbish at making decisions, so please help me

So that's what they are called - we've seen a few on our travels this summer & I think they look lovely

If you are going for lightweight / portable I can honestly recommend our gazebo - http://www.amazon.co.uk/2-5x2-5mtr-Gazebo-WATERPROOF-Panels-Carrybag/dp/B003BZBSSE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1314788025&sr=8-2

We pitch it next to the van so it feels part of the van, but can close up the sides when the temp drops. Despite some of the flaws in the construction (velcro needs replacing & a few of the screws have come out due to wind), for the price I think it's awesome & would have another one once this one finally gives up - also I can lift it myself and the two of us can put it up in 5 mins:

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Ermintrude · Aug 31, 2011

what type of awning do you have now?

this is the one i currently have, but need more room for a bedroom

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