Useful tips and tricks 

What should you be aware of when putting up an awning? Or, what are the best tricks for long-term maintenance? With more than 60 years’ experience behind us, we know a thing or two about awnings, and we’d like to share that knowledge with you.

We will be posting regular updates here, giving you our top tips and tricks, from pegging techniques to storm protection. 

 

Winter securing of seasonal awnings for year-round use

If you plan to use a seasonal awning – such as the Ambassador, Commodore, Nordic, Forum or Penta – during the winter period (week 43 to week 11), it’s important to follow the requirements and recommendations below.

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10 useful tips for when your awning needs packing away for the winter

Autumn is here, and perhaps like so many others you should have cleaned your awning and packed it away. It pays to clean and inspect your awning thoroughly when packing it away for the winter. We’ve put together 10 useful tips for you:

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What type of frame should you choose?

Follow our guide and find out which type of frame you should choose for your Isabella awning, sun canopy or annex.

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7 tips for preparing your Camp-let for spring

The birds are singing and trees are budding. Spring is here and we're itching to go camping again. To help you get started, we've put together our top tips for getting your Camp-let ready for spring.

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5 tips for preparing your Camp-let

When preparing your Camp-let for winter storage, we recommend that you do a thorough job now so it is ready for action when the sun starts shining again in the spring. We’ve put together 5 tips for you:

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How to clean your awning in winter!

During the winter months, frequent and thorough cleaning of the awning is particularly important. This applies to exterior and interior.

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7 tips for reducing condensation

Most campers experience condensation in their awnings from time to time. Here are 7 tips on what you can do to minimise it.

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How to prevent creases in your windows

Find out how to prevent creases in your window film

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Good advice for soft ground!

Here’s a handy hint on how to make your Camp-let more stable.

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How to minimise cleaning and protect the underlay in your Camp-let

3 steps for keeping your underlay, mud wall and canvas clean and dry in your Camp-let

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How to minimise cleaning and protect the underlay in your awning

3 steps for keeping your underlay, mud wall and canvas clean and dry in your awning

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Important information on distance to the ground

How much distance should there actually be between the seam and the ground in order to secure your awning against the elements?

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Using the regulator tab

When putting up the awning, it is important to use the sewn-on regulator tab at the two corner legs and middle leg.

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Using an A-measurement awning as a porch

How do you measure, cut and assemble an A-measurement awning as a porch?

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Porch connection

This is how you connect your porch to your caravan.

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Correct tensioning

An indispensable tool for campers, used for tensioning awnings.

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Avoid draughts at the wheel arch

Use the wheel arch cover supplied so that draughts can’t enter at the wheel.

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Rail impregnation

Make it easier to insert the awning in the caravan rail.

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Guide: Fitting curtains

Here’s a guide to fitting curtains in your awning.

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Lock your CarbonX poles with IsaFix

IsaFix are Isabella locking brackets for CarbonX poles. With IsaFix, you can easily lock your poles when putting up your awning.

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