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The Danish Isabella factory in Vejle is marking its 50th anniversary with yet another milestone in European awnings. The factory has been a market leader in the development of caravan awnings for almost 50 years, and its products have, unsurprisingly, been described as the most imitated in Europe. During its anniversary year in 2007, the factory will be setting yet another milestone with a very advanced and highly functional awning concept. The flagship product has been dubbed the Vision, and another smaller version known as the Opus will also be available. But these are just some of the exciting new products to be found in Isabella’s extensive 2007 anniversary range, which will be unveiled at caravan shows around Europe during the course of the autumn and winter months. The Vision is a new and highly advanced concept which breaks with conventional ideas of how an awning should look. The three-metre deep awning has been extended at the front with a one-metre canopy to create an integral terrace. The large roof construction above the terrace has roof light panels made of sun-reflecting foil which give good light inside the awning and in the terrace area. The front has been inspired by modern architecture, with floor-to-ceiling windows. The middle panel may be opened, removed or replaced by a ventilation net. The latter should not be necessary since two ventilation nets have already been included in the front along with one in each side. The traditional curtains have been replaced by a highly flexible system of blinds in the front and sides, as well as large ventilation openings in both sides which may be left open even when it rains. The slightly smaller Opus version is 2.5 metres deep and has no terrace canopy. It is easier to erect and is therefore particularly suitable for touring caravanners. It is no exaggeration to say that Isabella’s range of awnings and accessories cover the needs of virtually all caravanners. When it comes to larger awnings, the pentagonal Penta is still a firm favourite with many permanent pitch caravanners thanks to its roominess, stable design and elegant appearance. Those looking for a large and roomy awning which is equally suitable for touring and permanent pitching will find the Forum, which measures 3.5 metres in depth along its entire width, the optimum choice. In addition to its size, both front panels on the Forum may be moved into the awning to create a covered terrace. The front panels are also interchangeable, allowing users to determine where the front door should be placed. Ventilation | ||||||||||
nets have been incorporated into the right-hand side window and at the front of the centre panel. Isabella’s Commodore range have been the best-selling awnings in Europe over the years. Both the Commodore Alpha Royal and the Commodore Classic measure three metres in depth. They are both very roomy and extremely simple to erect. The Royal is characterised by its arched windows, while the Classic version conforms to the traditional Isabella design. The Classic features large ventilation net windows in both sides, while the Royal has one ventilation net window in one side and another in the front. Isabella will be offering three traditional 2.5-metre deep awnings in 2007, namely the well-known Ambassador Alpha, the Capri Lux (available in three colour variations based around blue, green and burgundy) and the new Mistral. In the weekend part awnings category, Isabella presents the Minor and the Magnum Moonlight, both of which are simple to erect and require limited space. Isabella’s strong, solid all-weather Universal awnings are available in four sizes, from 240 cm to 420 cm in width. The smallest Universal awning also forms part of the winter range together with the Snowboy and the Capri Snow. Once again, Isabella will be offering a comprehensive range of sun canopies, windscreens and other equipment in 2007. New products include the Crystal windscreen in patterned net material. Another innovation, which will be welcomed by many caravanners, is the Isafix locking clamp, which replaces the traditional adjusting screws and makes it far easier to erect awnings correctly. Isafix is available as standard with the Vision and Opus awnings, and may be purchased separately for all CarbonX and IXL fibreglass poles. | ||||||||||
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