Poled awning or air

Sep 22, 2025
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We have a Bailey Ranger 500/5 and currently a Kampa Rally 200 awning
It's finally seen better days and the fabric is starting to go, had it a long time
So we're looking for another porch awning, a slight bit bigger and have narrowed it down to these 2 (looking at under £400 budget)

We tend to stay most times at Camping & Caravan Club official sites on hard standing
I don't mind whether it's poled or air as am happy to put up either, just want the best quality for our budget
Would also look at getting uprights and monsoon poles if needed

We tend to go away in the February and October half term (Norfolk) and use it during the summer as well so wanted something that wasn't too lightweight and will be ok for the wetter/colder months

I was initially looking at the Dometic one then the Sportlite popped up and looked a good deal, as wasnt looking at air ones, as they didn't seem to hit our budget

Any help appreciated, thanks
 
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Having had both the pegging requirement amounts to the same effort The Outdoor Revolution was quicker to blow up than time putting poled awning up.
It also withstood heavy winds better by being able to flex about. Ours withstood 60 mph winds when poled awnings on site had collapsed. The only disadvantage was the weight when threading through the Caravan awning rail with the combined fabric and air tubes.
 

Mel

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If you like Vango awnings then their outlet site Camping Recycled is worth a look. Refurbished or ex display at a decent discount. We got a tent for our daughter that was in excellent condition at a bargain price. You also get a further 10% off with CAMC membership.


Mel
 
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If you like Vango awnings then their outlet site Camping Recycled is worth a look. Refurbished or ex display at a decent discount. We got a tent for our daughter that was in excellent condition at a bargain price. You also get a further 10% off with CAMC membership.


Mel
I’d agree as I bought a Vango Beta XL tent from that outlet and it was hard to even distinguish it from a new tent. Excellent value.
 

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