Choosing the Right Motorhome Awning

Enjoying the great outdoors is a passion for many people, and especially motorhome owners. Investing in your own little home away from home gives you so much freedom to do what you want to. Thousands of campers embark on different journeys every year, and in the summer this can be every week if you have the time.

To get the best out of your camping experience you need to be able to relax in comfort. This is where an awning can be helpful. Motorhome awnings give you protection from the weather, be it sun, wind or rain. They offer an extension to your home where you can sit down and unwind in peace.  There are quite a few different kinds of awning on the market and they all offer different levels of comfort and practicality. Some can create a huge living space that can sleep up to 8 people with ease. Others are simple creations that give shade from the sun and can be rolled out in minutes. The type you choose all depends on your needs and also the number of people that are going to use them.

Setting up time is an important point to factor in to the equation. If time is tight then you want something that can be erected in a short space of time. An example is a weekend break or a short stay holiday. You don’t really have the time to be messing about, so a smaller kind of awning is best in this situation. The retractable awnings are the best fit, and are the simplest to use, they are also the least expensive. Longer holidays may require more elaborate set ups, and the biggest and most popular are the motorhome annexes. These create all the extra space you will ever need, and there are many little additions you can use to customise your set up.

Some of the more modern motorhomes have automatic awnings that can fold out with the press of a button. This makes the process much easier and is becoming more and more popular with people who may struggle with the physical aspect. Having said that, the manual awnings are designed to be quick and easy to erect with a little bit of practise.

The prices are fairly reasonable if you take the time to shop around and look for the best bargains. For the price they are a wise investment. If you go to any camp site you are sure to see a whole host of awnings decorating all types of campers and vehicles. Everyone wants to be as comfortable as possible, and awnings give you this. You can use them for whatever you want. Some campers use them for storing dirty clothes and boots, whilst others have theirs laid out for sleeping and cooking. Tables and chairs can be added, along with windows and doors for better access. This helps to circulate the air on hot days, or closing them can help to keep the heat in on colder days.

The top end awnings are made from special materials that will not catch fire, and are fully waterproof. Being breathable and lightweight is another prerequiste for today’s awnings. They need to be compact so you can store them easily without taking uo too much room. The automatic kinds usually fit on the top of the motorhome roof, and then fit to the gutter rail when brought down.

The size is very important. You need to make sure you have the right size awning for your vehicle. Most retailers will measure for you, and the standard unit of measurement is in centimetres. Get this wrong and you are in trouble, so take the time to get an accurate measurement. You don’t want to have to take it back and ask for a refund if you can help it.

Motorhome awnings offer a simple solution for your camping needs. You are certain to find the one that will be right for you if you look around. There is nothing better than relaxing under one as the sun comes down and enjoying this time with friends and family.