awnings..

Questions & answers about awnings, mattresses, and other things to make life on the road more comfortable. This section is for Bongo-specific kit only. No talk about backpacking tents here!

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slimshack
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awnings..

Post by slimshack » Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:39 pm

Hiya

Has anyone had any experience with this baby?





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AmandaR
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Re: awnings..

Post by AmandaR » Sun Mar 16, 2014 2:04 pm

I have got one of these. The first couple of times we put it up, I was ready to cut it up and put it in the bin! The third time (lucky) I was helped by someone who was tall, and it went up much quicker and easier.
I have now bought a little step, which I'm sure will help!
I use the pole that comes with it, and have bought some clamps, as the ones that came with it are inadequate. I fix the pole straight onto the gutter, don't use a figure of 8 thing.
We were so lucky with the weather last year that it has not been tested in rain or wind. I have not yet tried it as a drive away, but it seems pretty sturdy.
I can get it down and put it away on my own, and I am 5'3" and pushing 60!
After some initial teething problems, I like it. Plenty of room for stuff, table and chairs and dog beds :D
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