Caravan Porch Awning

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A caravan porch awning is a great way to expand your camping real estate. They are light weight and simple to setup. Full size awnings are big, heavy and take a bit of work to setup properly. A porch awning shouldn’t weigh more than 30 pounds and can be stored in its bag for easy transport. Most of the porch awnings today are waterproof and fire proof, but at the same time strong and flexible. When the weather turns sour you don’t want the awning to fly away or even worse, damage your caravan.

Setting up a caravan porch awning is simple. Basically it will attach to the rail that is on the side and top of your caravan. The important thing to remember is that the rail on your caravan can not be changed to a different height. So it is crucial that you get the proper measurements before you buy a porch awning.

Most of the awnings today will have a rail height guide on the pack of the package to help you choose the right one. If you aren’t sure of your rails height, you can look in your caravan manual in the dimensions section at the back of it. If you are buying a used one you can usually check the manufacturer’s website for the proper sizing.

The caravan porch awning is used to give you some protection against the elements when leaving and entering your trailer. But some people also use it to store items that are okay to be left outside. You can think of it as the room at the front door of your house. You could leave your coats and boots in there as well. If you want to keep something with a bit of value in there, then it is wise to get some curtains and possibly some sort of locking device if your awning has a door.

Another thing to consider is the purchase of some sort of ground cover. This can help keep the dirt outside instead of tracking it all though your beautiful carpets. These portable awnings are mostly for small trips and not a permanent solution so keep that in mind.

A single person should be able to setup a caravan porch awning in less than 15 minutes. Probably the hardest thing will be to tie it down, especially on windy day. But regardless of the difficulties of the setup, you will be glad that you purchased one. It won’t break the bank and it will give you a bit more space to deal with. Happy Caravanning!