Awning or tent?

[Murphys mum]

I am new to this forum so not sure if I am doing this post correctly.. I have ordered the new T6.1 and the convertor is offering me a free Fatima awning OR a Vango Tent in the deal .. not sure which to go for (Never had a camper before) and wondering how useful the awnings are? Would be very grateful of any feedback please

 

[Phil_G]

Could that be Fiamma? I would go for that, but it sounds a strange mismatched offer - a Fiamma fitted is maybe £800, tents are ten a penny...

 

[Murphys mum]

Thanks Phil ... yes thats it .. a Fiamma awning on the side of the van that winds out

 

[Phil_G]

I would go for that rather than a tent, they're so handy cos its there all the time. You do have to be careful though, the bloke in the video had me cringing when the legs almost slipped, that would have been a nasty scratch. Doesnt happen on grass, or rough ground, only in showrooms! You need to peg the legs in any wind, obvious really.
Sometimes if its raining I wind it out just a foot or so, no legs, just to keep the rain out of the sliding door.

 

[Murphys mum]

Thank you so much Phil - the video was really helpful. It was so lovely to get such a helpful response to my first post on the forum .. thank you. Hillside Leisure in Derby are converting my base van so waiting with excitement and anticipation for them to open up after lockdown. Thanks again and stay safe, Ruth

 

[Andyf]

Fiamma for me, you can add a drive away awning at a later date which is cheaper
Then have best of both worlds

 

[Phil_G]

Hillside Leisure in Derby are converting my base van so waiting with excitement and anticipation for them to open up after lockdown.

Mines a Hillside Birchover, say hi to Ron for me

 

[Murphys mum]

Fiamma for me, you can add a drive away awning at a later date which is cheaper
Then have best of both worlds

Thank you so much Andy ... as a newbie to all this your view is very much valued.

 

[CAB]

Fiamma is great for stops, temp use, ad-hoc stuff.

Driveway awning for family camping - best to do some research, great awning thread on here.

Both is best if you can!

Edit to add
Awning Gallery And Poll
Show Us Your Awning Setup.

 

[czmate1999]

Just my two cents, i decided against a cassette awning as,

1. i didn't like the look
2. didn't want additional brackets on the body

my choice is to go for the Outwell touring shelter as my 'quick erection' option and possibly a Vango Galli 3 (the second image) if the wife wants something more substantial...

 

[Andyf]

If you have a Fiamma fitted you can use the front part to fit your drive away awning to, so no other rail needed
Also it’s easier to reconnect the drive away if you go out for the day, as you can take the slack out of the connection tunnel by winding the Fiamma out a little connect awning and tension it tight my winding the Fiamma back in

 

[Murphys mum]

Really appreciate all your comments and chuffed that everyone is so helpful - thank you ... anyone got any recommendations for a comfortable matteress topper?

 

[Murphys mum]

Mines a Hillside Birchover, say hi to Ron for me

Will do Phil ... yes mine will be a Birchover too

 

[CAB]

Really appreciate all your comments and chuffed that everyone is so helpful - thank you ... anyone got any recommendations for a comfortable matteress topper?

Duvalay - expensive but luvverly. There might be a discount still on - see the end of the discount thread
Various Discounts Go Here:

 

[Murphys mum]

Duvalay - expensive but luvverly. There might be a discount still on - see the end of the discount thread
Various Discounts Go Here:

Oh great .. thank you Cab .. will check that out

 

[czmate1999]

I recently got the 5cm freshtec duvalay sleeping bag. It’s really good - they do have discounts of around 20% if you look out for them.

 

[Thegirlwiththeyellowcoat]

We just got Duvlay, they are brilliant. Really pleased. Now to store them though!

 

[czmate1999]

We just got Duvlay, they are brilliant. Really pleased. Now to store them though!

did you get the storage bags? they are great also.