There are plenty of good reasons to invest in high quality caravan awnings. If you require more space when on holiday with your caravan, motor-home or campervan then maybe it’s time to consider a caravan awning by Dorema. Caravan awnings can increase your holiday space dramatically and are weatherproof too. They can double as an additional room.
Caravan awnings start from around £250 and one of the quality brand names to look out for is Dorema. You can pay up to £1000 for top end Dorema caravan awnings. Caravan awnings come as tall annex or standard annex, you can also buy a porch, which is effectively the same thing only smaller than a full sized awning.
Awnings provide an extra room attached to your caravan, or motorhome, they offer wonderful value for money and can be fitted to either side of your vehicle.
Showerproof
Caravan awnings are often weather proof, the roof of an awning is usually made of polyester with cotton sides. More elaborate awnings are all-season grade. The material will be quite strong, easy to clean and shower-proof. The awning fabric is coated polyester.
Windows
An awning comes fitted with windows and a door. These are either roll down or zip up in design, some being both. Zip up doors and windows can help to keep insects out in summer months. If you do need some extra ventilation then look out for awnings with a zip panel vent.
Dorema Strength
Dorema awnings will be either steel framed or lightweight aluminium and they are held together by support poles which come as legs and roof supports. Some frames come with additional triangular bracing for extra strength, this is well worth the effort in windy conditions. Some awnings come with locks too.
Awning Floors
For the ultimate comfort one should consider adding flooring. Flooring comes as in tiles and ground sheets. Ground sheets offer good protection from damp and wet conditions and also help keep worms and bugs at bay. Gound sheets are often breathable and are usually sold by the metre here in the UK. The breathable fabric also helps to keep the grass alive beneath your temporary campsite. A close weave will allow the air to circulate but also reduces insects, worms and worm casts from penetrating through. Ground sheets are quite tough wearing and rot proof. They are easy to clean with a quick hose down. For an complete luxury you can even buy carpet for your awning which can make it a home from home.
Accessories For Awnings
The most useful awnings accessory is an ‘inner awning’ which turns your awning into a tent which is attached to your caravan, motor-home or camper-van. These will have a zip entrance and are useful if you have guests as it offers a bit more privacy.
Other accessories include items such as the pole suction pads and awning hangers made from tubing, which can provide more wardrobe space.
If you want to create more room on your next caravan and camping holiday then you should consider investing in a Dorema awning. It will give you the luxury of extra space for eating sleeping or just relaxing come rain or shine.
Article by Simon Lucas