Proud to pop - Sun Canopy

Has anyone got any experience with these?
Looking at getting one but not sure what they are like?

http://www.proudtopop.co.uk/camper/Campervan-Sun-Canopies.html

 

I know a few people who have used a shower curtain and 2 poles for a fraction of the cost........

 

I was looking at something similar the other day http://www.the-bus-shelter.com/. Good for days out, which don't warrant a full awning. I would have bought one if they did it in the colour of my bus. I can't believe they don't - marino yellow is such a popular colour. Never mind.

 

I got a bus shelter one in olive ..... Not the cheapest around but nice ... and made in the uk.

However, had terrible trouble using the fig of 8 channel .... Kept coming off. They will either be swapping or converting it to the pole and clamp method for me. That looks a whole lot more secure.

 

Also just realised that when I type a certain colour it auto changes it to Jaffa ;D

 

For anyone else just found this:

jaffa waterproof outdoor use material (they have other colours), already treated for outdoor use 160cm width, £3.99 a metre so a 2m awning for £8 ;D

http://ukfabricsonline.com/waterproof-fabric/jaffa-tech-nylon-fabric

 

I take the point about making your own if you have the "skill", inclination and materials (I have none of these!) ..... However, I was impressed by the one I received from the bus shelter.

 

I bought one way back in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred & ninety seven from a chap called Clive at a company called Individual Interiors. It is brilliant - even after all these years.
It seldom blows down in even the strongest wind, the figure of 8 works well & it goes up in just 3 or 4 minutes.
Brilliant.

 

Flagbus Jarrod has a cool one it is domed and very sturdy and can take some rain too i can tell you , he had it up at bus slop and it was briliant, ive tried to pm him to find out where he got it but havnt heard anything for a while now , hope hes ok?? This is it pic not that good, but if anyone else knows where you can get these ones could you let me know cheers

 

Heritage sell the domed one in the picture above

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Sun-Canopy-Silver-Domed-T2-Split-T2-Bay-T25-2-4mx2-4m_act_shop.product_pID_112242450_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=1

We were at bus slop this year. Not camped just a day visitor. We got stuck in the mud in the carpark field and had to get a few people to give us a push ;D

 

try this 'sun canopy' from ebay #150666124800...£59.95...ordered mine monday got it today...already really pleased with it!

 

Thanks.

I have now bought one. I looked at the one above on ebay and ended up buying a different one from the same seller. Abit expensive but its canvas and orange retro. They also have it in yellow.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Quality-Vintage-Sun-Canopy-with-rubber-strap-clamping-VW-vans-/160836737472?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item25729dd9c0

 

I made my own using a decathlon tarp...I posted details up. Liked the look of the Khyam ones bit they are out of stock. Cost came in under £30.

 

Forgive me if I breach any rules about plugging a product on here, but may I suggest you visit http://www.puddle-jump.co.uk/ for beautiful retro looking canopies.