A very lightweight but study design coming in at just over 6.5kg using 120HDE high density all-weather lightweight fabric and a simple pole set up of fibre glass construction. We love the freedom it gives us and we have been exploring parts of the country we had never considered before. So which is better? It’s a personal preference, but for the price difference and the small amount of extra space and ease of maneuverability, we think the SWB is better for us. Which is the most suitable will depend on your situation and how you plan on using your awning. Wind-Out Awnings are the easiest to use once you fix it to your vehicle. Drive Away Awnings are perfect to add an additional room to your camper and Sun Canopies are a budget-friendly alternative. Drive away awnings are designed to offer a number of ways to improve your camping holiday experience, such as:

Is the main purpose of the tent to have this little extra room to get changed or using for your Porta Potti toilet?The ground sheet on the older models uses elasticated toggles to fit nicely to the side walls of the awning creating a really nice water tight seal around the base of the awning. Even on saturated ground, the ground sheet creates a water tight lip roughly 2 inchs high. You would have to be pitching in a lake to leak over them! As part of the facelift however it is now sewn in (which I have not yet personally seen or tested but it sounds promising!)

Select a few to visit so that you can compare the workmanship. Most of the converters will be using standard conversion kits for the kitchen area and campervan storage, so it’s all about the finish (and the bed and the roof – see below).The arrival of the Caddy California will be music to the ears of many - especially those looking for a more affordable way into campervan ownership. Unzip the tent out of the cool matching Campervan Wheel bag and the tent "Pops up" in seconds. A few poles to install and the tent is ready to use in minutes. There are a number of features to look out for when choosing the best drive away awning for your needs. Allowing you to use your motorhome to travel around while keeping your awning in place for when you return