What Are the Best Caravan Awnings?

So, you’ve purchased your dream caravan and are ready to hit the open road for a summer holiday to remember. One thing you’ll certainly not want to forget is an awning, with these caravan essentials expanding your space to create an outdoor haven no matter the weather. If you’re wondering ‘what are the best caravan awnings’, this blog will delve into the details.

At Spinney we provide everything you need for an escape into the country, offering exemplary awnings alongside brand-new caravans and a range of must-have accessories. With decades of experience in the industry, our team of specialists are here to help inform your decision-making, no matter your needs and preferences.

So, what are the best caravan awnings?

The very best caravan awnings on the market should be durable, weather-resistant and built to last. Made with high-quality materials, a good awning will be easy to construct and take down, allowing you to easily adjust and manoeuvre the structure to suit your preferences. Some of the very best awning brands include:

Camptech: With a versatile range of options, Camptech awnings are high-quality and affordable. Created with a solid structure and durable, weather-proof materials, Camptech’s collection is known for its reliability.

Dorema: Well known in the caravan industry, Dorema awnings use sturdy TenCate outdoor fabrics that maintain its quality for years. Thoroughly checked by their quality control team, each product receives an esteemed Dorema Quality Certificate before sale.

Isabella: Selling full-size awnings, porch options and much more, Isabella awnings are known for their high-quality, premium materials, using only the best from the world’s leading suppliers in the industry.

Outdoor Revolution: Designed in the UK by a team of passionate and dedicated innovators, Outdoor Revolution awnings offer great quality, exemplary value and efficient functionality.

What different types of awnings are there?

Suiting different needs and preferences, there are many types of awnings that allow you to maximise the size of your accommodation, even giving you the opportunity to add an extra sleeping compartment during the summer months.

Full awnings: As the name suggests, full awnings cover one entire side of a caravan, considerably extending your space with a large conservatory area that is ideal for long springtime stays in the countryside.

Porch awnings: Considerably smaller than full awnings, porch awnings cover little more than just the doorway of a caravan, creating a welcoming area ideal for muddy boots and camping chairs.

Canopy Awnings: One of the simplest types of coverings, canopy awnings provide overhead protection from the sun or the rain. Sometimes also coming with side coverings, canopy awnings are perfect for the summer season.

Driveaway awnings: This type of awning may look similar to a full or a porch awning, but these are more akin to a tent, being freestanding regardless of an attached vehicle. This is why they’re called ‘driveaway awnings’, with a tunnel connecting the awning to the vehicle.

Why caravan awnings are essential

Some drivers find the strict guidelines of towing a caravan tiring work, so once you’ve arrived at your destination you want to create a relaxing space that optimises your comfort. Awnings are particularly great at enhancing your living space, being particularly essential for summer months when you can easily enjoy alfresco dining and outdoor lounging. But these aren’t their only benefits.

• Extend your living area: Make the most of your space with a full awning that allows you to host, entertain and dine outside, giving you the opportunity to host large parties of people.
• Extra sleeping space: In the summer months, a spacious awning can provide extra sleeping space for one or even multiple people. If travelling with a large party of adults and children, this can be particularly advantageous.
• Privacy: Awnings provide extra coverage and privacy to you and your living space, especially during the summer months when you might be staying on a busy campsite.
• Weather-protection: An extra layer of protection against the elements, awnings can help protect your vehicle against the rain and sun, also helping you to keep cooler in the summer.
• Extra storage space: Optimising your space when travelling is essential, so using your awning as an extra storage space for muddy outdoor equipment like bikes, boots and more, will keep your vehicle clean and tidy.

How do you fit a caravan awning?

How you fit a caravan awning depends entirely on the type of covering you have bought. For example, fitting a full awning first requires precisely measuring your caravan and choosing the right corresponding awning. Once purchased, they can slide into awning rails that are fitted onto most caravans as standard. Canopy awnings and porch awnings can also be fitted onto awning rails. Meanwhile, freestanding driveaway awnings are usually attached with straps or tape to either the roof or the awning rail.

Searching for the best caravan awnings?

No matter if you’re searching for the best awnings on the market to add to your caravan, or are on the lookout for a brand new caravan to transform your future holidays, at Spinney we’ve got you covered. Offering new and used caravans from the likes of Bailey, Coachman and Swift, we provide exemplary offers on all our vehicles. In fact, every one of our second-hand caravans and motorhomes are sold with our Premium warranty policy which includes cover for major component failure, as well as cover on water ingress for vehicles up to 7 years old.

Or, fancy switching things up? Integrate your living area with your driving cab and enjoy our range of motorhomes or quality campervans that will change how you explore the outdoors.

Reach out to us today to discover our range of options, or find us in-person at one of our branches to receive face-to-face advice from one of our specialists.