Drive Away Awnings for Campervans
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Explore our extensive range of campervan drive-away awnings from leading brands such as Vango, Outdoor Revolution, and Outwell, all available at fantastic prices. Drive-away awnings are the perfect way to add much-needed space to your campervan, whether for extra sleeping areas, storage, or a sheltered spot to relax.
We stock a variety of designs, including traditional poled awnings and modern inflatable models, catering to different campervan heights and styles. Available in a range of sizes, shapes, and colours, our drive-away awnings are suitable for various campervans, including popular models like VW campers. Designed for ease of use, they are quick to pitch and pack away, making them an excellent addition to your camping setup.
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What Are Drive Away Awnings?
Simply put drive away awnings are tents designed to connect to the side of campervans or motorhomes. Unlike traditional caravan porch awnings, drive away awnings can remain standing when you detach them, allowing you to drive off in your vehicle and return later to find your awning exactly as you left it.
Why Choose a Drive Away Awning?
Drive away awnings are an essential addition for campervan or motorhome, offering several practical benefits to improve your outdoor experience:
- Extra Sheltered Space: Enjoy additional covered space outside your vehicle, perfect for dining or relaxing.
- Living Area in Poor Weather: Provides a comfortable area to retreat to during bad weather.
- Enhanced Storage Options: Reduces clutter inside your vehicle by offering extra storage for camping gear and other items.
- Sun Protection: Doubles as a sun canopy during warm, bright days.
- Freedom to Explore: Keep your awning set up at the campsite while you take your vehicle on day trips.
How to Choose the Right Drive Away Awning
Finding the perfect drive away awning begins with ensuring it fits your vehicle. The most important factor is attachment height, which needs to align with your campervan or motorhome. Many awnings come in various sizes, providing flexibility for a proper fit.
Whether you're looking for campervan awnings, motorhome awnings, or van-specific options, you'll find models to match your vehicle and camping style.
How to Attach a Drive Away Awning
Attaching a drive away awning depends on the type of vehicle you own. Here are some common methods:
- Vehicles with a Rail: Attach the awning directly to the rail, though this method isn’t the quickest for detaching. Use a figure-of-8 strip for easier removal.
- Gutter Rails: Clip the awning to the gutter rail using a figure-of-8 strip for a secure fit.
- No Rail or Gutter: Use magnetic strips to attach the awning to vehicles without rails.
For a complete setup, explore our drive away awning fixing kits and check out our Drive Away Awning Buying Guide.
What Are the Best Drive Away Awnings?
When choosing a drive away awning, consider features like durability, ease of use, and additional functionalities.
- Vango Awnings: Renowned for their AirBeam inflatable awnings, Vango offers innovative features like the SkyTrack system for hanging lights and storage.
- Other Leading Brands: Explore excellent drive away awnings from Outwell and Outdoor Revolution.
At WM Camping, we stock a wide range of high-quality drive away awnings from trusted brands. Browse our collection to find the ideal awning for your adventures.
FAQs
A drive-away awnings is a fantastic addition to your caravan, camper van, or motorhome. Think of them as a tent that seamlessly attaches to your vehicle, offering extra space without the hassle of disassembling when you need to hit the road.
Drive-away awnings have gained popularity for several good reasons. They bring a wealth of benefits to your camping experience:
- Expanded Shelter: They provide a spacious, sheltered area right by your caravan or motorhome, ideal for dining, socialising, or simply enjoying the outdoors.
- Weather Protection: When the weather turns less friendly, these awnings offer a cosy living space, keeping you dry and comfortable.
- Extra Storage: Caravans and motorhomes can quickly become cramped. Drive-away awnings solve this issue by offering additional storage space for your gear and supplies.
- Sun Canopy: On sunny days, they transform into a shaded retreat, shielding you from the sun's harsh rays.
- Versatile Travel: You can explore the surroundings in your motorhome while leaving the awning set up, ensuring your spot is reserved upon your return.
Finding the perfect drive-away awning requires consideration of a few key factors:
Attachment Height: Matching the height of the awning to your vehicle is crucial. Most awnings have some adjustment room, so it doesn't need to be an exact match. Many models come in various sizes to cater to different heights.
The setup process varies depending on your vehicle type:
- Rail Attachment: Some motorhomes and campervans come equipped with a rail for awning attachment. While you can secure your drive-away awning directly to this rail, it might take a bit more time to detach for driving. Using a figure-of-eight strip can make this process more convenient.
- Gutter Rail: If your vehicle has a gutter rail, a figure-of-eight strip can typically attach to it directly. Drive-away awning fixing kits contain all the necessary components for this setup.
- No Rail or Gutter: For vehicles without a rail or gutter, magnetic strips provide an alternative attachment method.
View our Blog > How to Attach a Drive-Away Awning to a Camper Van
Selecting the ideal drive-away awning involves considering various features:
- Brand Reputation: Some well-regarded brands, such as Vango, are known for their high-quality camper, caravan, and motorhome awnings. Vango's AirBeam inflatable drive-away awnings, often equipped with the SkyTrack system for easy storage and hanging, are particularly popular.
- Other Options: Don't limit yourself to one brand; , Outdoor Revolution Drive Away Awnings and Outwell Drive Away Awnings are also top quality choices.
