The Vango Cove III Air Mid Drive Away Awning is a compact yet versatile inflatable awning designed to for campervans or motorhomes, offering additional storage, a spacious living area, or even an extra sleeping area. It features a pre-attached front canopy, creating a sheltered space for outdoor seating or relaxation while enjoying your surroundings. This drive-away awning is designed to fit vehicles with a kador height of 215-255cm, making it perfect for van conversions or motorhomes. Its ability to detach and remain freestanding makes it ideal for touring trips, ensuring you have a comfortable base wherever your journey takes you.
Canvas
The Cove III Air Mid is made from Sentinel Active 150D fabric, a lightweight yet robust material designed to withstand outdoor conditions.
- 4,000mm Hydrostatic Head: Offers reliable waterproof protection, keeping you dry in unpredictable weather.
- ColourLokâ„¢ Eco Technology: Enhances UV resistance and maintains fabric colour, extending the lifespan of your awning.
- Eco-Friendly Design: Made using sustainable materials, reflecting Vango’s commitment to reducing environmental impact.
This canvas strikes the perfect balance between durability and portability, making it easy to handle, transport, and pitch.
Key Features
- Spacious Living Area: Provides ample space for socialising, storage, or relaxation.
- Pre-Attached Front Canopy: Creates a sheltered outdoor area, ideal for enjoying the view or dining al fresco.
- Covered Entry: Prevents rain from dripping into the awning, keeping the interior clean and dry.
- Diamond Clear Windows: Flood the living area with natural light, creating a bright and airy environment.
- Toggled Privacy Curtains: Roll away when not needed, allowing flexibility between light and privacy.
- Ventilation Panels: Enhance airflow to reduce condensation and maintain a fresh interior.
- Sewn-In Groundsheet: Protects against draughts and insects, providing a secure and comfortable base.
AirBeam® Technology
Vango’s AirBeam® technology replaces traditional poles with inflatable beams, ensuring a fast and stress-free pitching experience.
- Quick to Pitch: Inflate the structure in just 10 minutes using the supplied AirBeam pump.
- Pre-Angled Beams: Maximise internal space and head height while providing effective bracing against wind.
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Lightweight and Stable: Simplifies transport and ensures reliable performance in varying conditions.
This innovative system is perfect for drive-away awnings, allowing you to set up and pack down efficiently during your travels.
Drive Away Ability
The Cove III Air Mid is designed with drive-away functionality, allowing you to detach the connecting tunnel and leave the awning freestanding while you explore the local area.
- Roll Away Tunnel: Toggles neatly to secure the tunnel when not in use.
- Freestanding Design: Provides a stable and secure base while you’re away.
- Convenient Reattachment: Quickly reconnect to your vehicle upon return.
Attachment Options
The awning offers multiple attachment methods for compatibility with a wide range of vehicles:
- 6mm Kador Strip: For direct attachment to awning rails or wind-out canopies.
- Over Vehicle Straps: For vehicles without rails.
- Roof Bar Tabs: Ideal for vehicles equipped with roof racks.
- Pole and Clamp System: For attaching to traditional gutter rails.
These versatile options ensure the Cove III Air Mid is suitable for various vehicle types.
Weight - 17.5kg
Depth - 310.0cm
Height - 205.0cm
Width - 320.0cm
Pitching Time - 10mins
Kador Length - 260cm
Kador Height - 215-255cm
Hand Pump Inflate Time - 3mins
Pack size (Bag 1)- L74.0 x H41.0 x W41.0cm
Weight - 17.5kg
Rail Weight - 14.86kg
Covered Entry - Gives a sheltered entrance into your awning, which prevents rain from dripping into the living area
Two Doors in Tunnel Attachment to Vehicle - For convenient access to the front or back of your vehicle
Diamond Clear Windows - Maximise light and visibility to provide a bright and airy environment
Toggled Privacy Curtains - Easy to use privacy curtains that can be simply rolled away when not in use
Easy Pack Carry Bag - Oversized carry bag to make it easier to pack the awning away
Side Attachment - Awning attaches to your van with a side attachment to ensure you are always facing the view wherever you go
Mesh Front Door - Fitted with internal mesh fly screen for bug-free ventilation
This awning has multiple additions available for enhanced functionality - Please check our additions table for more details
Ventilation panels create a comfortable flow of air through the awning to reduce condensation
Tunnel Adjustment Strap - Helps collect any excess material and creates a neater looking tunnel and a tighter fit to the vehicle
Lantern Hanging Points - Conveniently positioned to attach your light(s) with ease
Multiple Vehicle Attachment Methods - All our awnings come with pre-attached 6mm kador, 8M over vehicle straps, roof bar attachment tabs and sleeve for pole & clamp kit system. This ensures our awnings are compatible with any vehicle
Pre-angled Beams - Achieve greater internal space than with a standard curve. Provides effective bracing against winds
Roll Away Connecting Tunnel - Detach your awning when you drive away for the day, simply roll back the tunnel and toggle it to secure
Supplied with Steel Pegs - Strong and durable pegs ideal for grass pitches. Supplied with a handy carry bag
TBSII Tension Band System - Ensures awning performs in adverse conditions, especially in strong, changeable winds. When tensioned, the bands brace the beam or pole at 3 points and prevent sideways movement. Adjust TBSII to remove slack. Do not over tension, as this may deform the poles. Can be stowed away in calm weather
Easy Access Doors - A flat entry access door creates easy access for wheelchairs, prams and people with reduced mobility
Touring Awning – This awning is designed for touring use; it is not designed for static or long-term seasonal pitching as extensive exposure to UV light will cause accelerated fabric degradation. UV degradation is not covered under the warranty. However, under normal holiday use your awning will give long service
Fully Wind and Rain Tested - Tested with wind and heavy rainfall to the European standard EN5912
Pre-Attached Front Canopy – Provides shelter from all weathers and is ideal for socialising
Inflatable AirBeam Structure - With 10 years’ experience in AirBeam technology, we are the leaders in pole free pitching. AirBeam technology ensures your awning is erect within a matter of minutes (supplied with AirBeam pump)
Sewn-in Groundsheet - Provides a bug and draught free environment. Groundsheet is attached to the flysheet with an external storm skirt to give all-round protection
Drive Away - Using the addition of a Drive Away Kit, detach the tunnel area of your awning from your vehicle and roll it away leaving your awning free-standing as you explore for the day. Keep a note of your parking position for when you return and re-attach the awning to your vehicle
Clear Visibility Guylines - Bright coloured guylines for clear visibility to prevent tripping hazards and ensure stability in high winds
AirBeam Pump - Supplied with all AirBeam tents and awnings, our ergonomically designed pump allows you to effortlessly inflate your AirBeam product. Comes complete with a pressure dial and handy carry bag
Lightweight, durable and waterproof - 150D fabric with an HH rating of 4,000MM. Benefits from ColourLok Eco technology to aid colour retention
Optional Bedroom Available - Create an additional sleeping area with a clip-in double bedroom
FREE DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £100
ORDERS UNDER £100 - DELIVERY COST £7.99
Delivery - 4-7 working Days UK Mainland Only
We ONLY deliver to UK Mainland addresses (excluding Scottish Highlands).
Orders will require a signature to acknowledge delivery. The signature of the person accepting delivery at the delivery address will be proof that delivery has been received by you or the person, to whom the order is addressed. If no one is available to accept the delivery you will receive a card to advise that a delivery has been attempted.
It is your responsibility to ensure the delivery address is ready and able to accept the delivery of the product.
We shall have no liability to you in respect of any delay or failure to deliver a product due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) delay or failure caused by adverse weather, strikes or transport problems.
Key Features of the Vango Cove III Air Mid
Vango AirBeam Technology
The inflatable AirBeam structure provides quick, pole-free pitching, ensuring your awning is set up in just 10 minutes. Backed by 10 years of expertise in AirBeam technology, it comes with an included AirBeam pump for added convenience.
Drive Away Functionality
With a Drive Away Kit, you can easily detach the tunnel area of your awning from your vehicle, leaving it free-standing while you explore for the day. Simply note your parking position, and reattach the awning to your vehicle when you return.
Pre-attached Front Canopy
The covered entry provides a sheltered doorway into your awning, helping to keep rain from entering the living space. This feature ensures a drier and more comfortable interior.
Vango Cove III Air Mid Video
Pitching Instructions of the Vango Cove III Air Mid Drive Away (215-255cm)
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