Camper/van awning

Charles Camping in Wicklow have a good choice. I purchased from them and found them good to deal with.

Hi buttons,

What type of awning are you talking about? Is it the wind-out type that goes on the side of the van or is it a tent like structure that gives you an extra room?

If the latter, then there are more questions to consider. Do you want to have to detach and fold it up every time you want to go off exploring, and then set it up when you get back?

We have both types for our motorhome, the wind-out for sunny days when we're not staying long, and a drive-away tent like awning, that gives us an extra room for those rainy days and nights when you want to get out. Here's ours



There are several styles on the market - google "Khyam Motordome" and "Movelite family" for different styles. Ours is the movelite, but an older model. They now come with extra bedrooms in them too. We bought on the web from the UK, and were happy with price and service.

If you want any more info, feel free to ask or PM me.


Michael

Hi Kev,

Congrats on the new purchase - and the best of luck for the road.

The movelite attaches in a couple of ways. you can either hook it to certain roll out awning (albeit with an extra attachment that you have to buy), or use the included throw over straps. I use both, to be sure to be sure!

It takes the 2 of us about 20 mins from arrival to glass of wine, and adds a 3m square room. With 2 kids it's great on a wet day when trying to cook dinner.

I paid about 200 yoyos a couple of years ago, and they really haven't changed in price - here's a link <<Click here>> which shows them in the UK. Look for the Family version, as it has an annexe which is like an extra bedroom - good for in-laws. You need to check max heights as well, to make sure the tunnel that joins to the side of the van will reach over the habitation door. The Movelite is quite tall, as our door is up in the clouds.

It is a drive-away, and is perfect when on site and you want to go touring. just unhook the straps / awning and drive off. 5 mins to de-camp or when you get back. It is fibreglass poles, so quiet lite, and has stood up to gales in Kerry / Galway. If you know how to erect a dome tent you can do this as easily.

Feel free to ask any more questions you have.

M

We've one of those movelites, with sleeping room , great job, had it for our 3 weeks in UK. Good quality too. Seen them on campers of all shapes & sizes over there incl. conversions


Could put kids to sleep I mean bed... & sit out for a while, allows you to drive off & not have to pack everything too..

I can't get it all back in the one bag though... grr

Make sure when you buy it that you get the awning attachment, it's a quick attach system for the awning. I didn't & had to sling a few straps over the camper.


zoltar_boi - think I saw you in Tralee last year - Easter?

na, just thought I was parked there same time!

One here, from a fellow boardsie

Check out eBay
I have the same one as zoltor. Bought it last year on eBay barely used for about 130 euro. And it was only a few months old too.
It's a great yoke and is way lighter than the canvas equivalents and it's easy put up on your own too.
Here's one on eBay 160571334999
Marty.