Drive away awning

Hi all
What are people using, I would like a blowup one with possibility of inner tent any reccomendations?

There is a Vango Kela Tall here for sale £300 used once including extras

Vango kela lll is what we use. Great additional space. Easy to pitch and take down. Option to use awning rail to secure or throw over straps. Can add a bedroom inside if you wish. Plenty of options for opening it up for cooking too.

Downsides ......but not huge issue for us, is that the joining section is a bit flappy in the wind. Depends of course on where you pitch van. Just back from west Scotland , very windy but no flap as pitched van to wind to protect awning.

You will benefit from awning stOps. It will slide along rail in not secured.

It stands up brilliantly in adverse weather but is heavy to transport

@roli I’m very interested, what extras does it come with?

The sheet that goes under the ground sheet to protect it from gravel pitches.  A proper substantial (Gardners of Wakefield) carrier bag.
Its got longer figure of 8 section (that secures to van awning) to stop the sliding that Lorfal mentions.  Its got the bedroom and pump that comes with it.  
Would need to look to see what else is there

Hi Roli that sound exactly what I’m after, is there a pm facility on here? I’m based in stoke where are you?

At he bottom, on the right.

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Thanks, that’s, better I’ve been viewing this on my iPad in some 1970 text version!

roli wrote:The sheet that goes under the ground sheet to protect it from gravel pitches.  A proper substantial (Gardners of Wakefield) carrier bag.
Its got longer figure of 8 section (that secures to van awning) to stop the sliding that Lorfal mentions.  Its got the bedroom and pump that comes with it.  
Would need to look to see what else is there

Pm sent thanks

roli wrote:The sheet that goes under the ground sheet to protect it from gravel pitches.  A proper substantial (Gardners of Wakefield) carrier bag.
Its got longer figure of 8 section (that secures to van awning) to stop the sliding that Lorfal mentions.  Its got the bedroom and pump that comes with it.  
Would need to look to see what else is there

Managed to put the awning up today, first attempt was about 45mins so not bad it will only get faster.
Very happy with it and will give us some much needed space when with the grandchildren
Thanks karl

If anyone is interested I can put them in touch with a guy who is packing up and his has been up twice

What is the issue with some sites not permitting drive away aunings?

Really? Never heard that one

We use Vango Kela 3  brilliant awning   very quick to  put up and take down .We  recommend it . Yes it does weigh 35Kgs so  we carry less water !.

I have recently upgraded form an old secondhand Khyam Quick Erect Motordome Tourer to a new Vango Kela IV.

Still getting used to the Vango and finding one person pitching a bit of a struggle compared to the Khyam but it is a much nicer living space once up.

I would suggest getting along to a show where both makes are available and have a good look at sizes, options etc.

I have got an outdoor revolution oxygen movelite 2 drive away awning weighs about 24kg comes with footprint double action pump pegs repair kit.
Suitable for vehicles with with an awning rail fixed between 1.8 and 2.4mtrs from ground.
PM me for any other info

We found the air beam types take up too much space in the van, so sold ours and bought a lightweight dome driveaway. It fits in the under bed space so much more easily so we dont have to put it up if we dont need it eg when stopping for one night etc.
Our current one is the Outdoor revolution movelite kayman xl which I can put up on my own without difficulty and takes very little time.
We have adapted our sliding door with a "Stopsy" which holds the door halfway and so it doesnt hit the edge of the driveaway where it joins the van.
The stopsy has been a great adaptation for our van anyway. In colder weather it is a great feature to be able to hold the door open halfway and avoid wind and rain all over the kitchen .
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I bought it from the link on this post and it has been well worth the investment

We have just got the vango idris 2 in a low height for our duetto, nice & easy to put up & packs up easy too.
It comes in 3 sizes & can be brought for £300 on line
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