Recent content by joanddave4kids

thankyou for all your comments - we zipped the windows/sides on after tensioning - so, next time we go away - in about a weeks time we will try putting them on first and then tensioning - will keep you posted on outcome!

We have recently been converted from camping to caravaning. After our first trip away we have a minor problem with our awning. We have an older van Abi Marauder 400d. Our awning is a Bradcot. The front of our van slopes (as do most of the modern vans), but when we put the awning up, the side...

thanks for trying Ann - we'll do just that!

We have just come home a day early from our first time away in our caravan - and I'm very glad we did!! - we decided to go away for 2 days after the bank holiday, to miss the rush on the roads and just to try our van out before a full weeks holiday in 2 weeks time. We went to a Blue Anchor bay...

yes - the awning is the correct size - it came with the van when we bought it. The previous owners bought the awning about 18 months ago as new. It fits the rail lovely - except for the sagging once the frame is up and tensioned. The other side is perfect - its just the front - where the van...

we are new to caravaning after years of camping. Thought we'd upgrade for a bit of comfort! We've got an older van - Abi Marauder 400D and after weeks of getting everything ready, we have just had our first time away. Van was perfect- but have a minor problem with the awning. It is a Bradcot...