What is an awning?

 An awning is an acrylic/canvas shelter, supported by a frame, that is attached onto a side  of a recreational vehicle to give additional living and storage space when on site.

     What qualities do I look for?

• hardwearing acrylic
• attractive exterior
• durable frames and poles
• light weight
• easy to erect
• colour fading resistance
• projection size
• size increments
• seasonal usage
• value for money

     Which awnings are available?

 Caravan Awnings: an awning used as an extra room, attached to the side of a caravan.
 Porch Awnings: a part awning, smaller than an ordinary awning and easier to erect.
 Motorhome Blinds/Awnings: an aluminium pull-out blind which may have attachable  sides and front.
 Motorhome Annexes: exactly the same principle as a caravan awning but purpose built to  attach to the side of a motorhome instead.
 Car Annexes: the same principle as a motorhome annex but expressly built to attach to  the back of a car.
 Awning Annexes: an extra compartment that is attached onto the side of an existing  awning, which normally takes the form of a hanging sleeping compartment or an area to  put a toilet.
 Sun Canopies: an open awning which serves as a sun shelter.
 Window Canopies/Blinds: an external sunblind that is attached to the rail above a  vehicle's window.

     Who makes them?

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     What awnings are available to buy?

 Use this page to search for awnings for sale...

     How can I sell my awning?

 If you wish to sell your awning you can do so for free on the RVsales website, as long as  the item is priced under £1000. You can have a free 90 day advert on RVsales, if you have  not sold your item within 90 days, it will automatically be removed from the site, however,  you are welcome to submit another advert for another 90 days if you wish. All we ask is  that when you have sold your item that you remove it using the security number we will  give you. To place your advert now please click here.