Picking the best motorhome awning for your travels can be a great way to give yourself some valuable extra space when you’re on tour.
The Practical Motorhome Awards 2022 are here to help you make the important decision about which awning is the best for you, as we reveal our top pick, as well as the other standout motorhome awnings.
The best motorhome awning is…
Kampa Sprint Air
Designed mainly for campervans, Kampa’s new drive-away awning should take much of the hassle out of giving you just that little bit more living space.
It’s lightweight, at just over 12kg, so it should be easy for anyone to lug around, yet it’s made of fully waterproof 68D denier. It’s easy to assemble with multiple inflation point air poles, and the large windows either side should bring plenty of light into the interior. Doors in the tunnel make it easy for anyone to access the get out of the camper van quickly too.
Although the main awning body is only 1.5m deep, and wet weather canopy adds and extra 90cm, so you could leave muddy shoes and other items out there and the would stay safely out of the wet.
Kampa has made taking the awning on and off your campervan that little bit easier too, with a dual keder fitting that matches both 4mm and 6mm awning rails.
Price: £475 at www.dometic.com
The other standout motorhome awnings are…
Outwell Sandcrest
A rear mounted pole awning suitable for VW Transporters and similarly sized vehicles, the Sandcrest is built from lightweight aluminium poles that easily collapse so it won’t take up too much room. It can be left free standing too.
Price: TBC at www.outwell.com
Outwell Maryville 260SA Flex
A drive-away awning with a movable front wall and two large side doors that are backed by mesh panels, this is made of 75D polyester ripstop with an impressive 6000mm hydrostatic head, so it should keep you dry whatever the weather.
Price: TBC at www.outwell.com
Outdoor Revolution Cayman Cacos Hero
Outdoor Revolution’s Cayman range was significantly updated last year and has already become one of its best sellers. This new model includes an optional inner tent that provides an extra sleeping or storage area without encroaching on the main living space.
Price: £749 at www.outdoor-revolution.com
Outdoor Revolution Movelite T3E
Outdoor Revolution’s flagship range has been updated with lighter fabric and new designs so that on this model (and the larger T4E) there is an option to add a porch door and an annex.
Price: £879 at www.outdoor-revolution.com
Trigano Phuket
A side opening driveaway awning for both motorhomes and campervans, the Phuket comes with a large single front window to let the light flood in. The Camptex fabric is lightweight and water resistant.
Price: TBC at www.trigano-camping.com
Vango Cove II Air
With a front facing the same way as your campervan, this driveaway awning should make sure that both awning and campervan have the same great view. It has a sewn-in groundsheet for easier assembly and dismantling.
Price: £610 at www.vango.co.uk
Quest Leisure Falcon Awning
Quest’s popular range had been updated for 2022 in both air and pole formats, and for motorhomes with heights from 180 to 210 and 240 to 270. The central roof beam on the air version includes a sleeve for an optional roof light. Storm straps are now included as standard.
Price: £549 at www.quest-leisure.com
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