Awnings, canopies and tarps: compare prices

With an awning, canopy or tarp, your caravan, campervan or tent becomes a place where you can sit outside, even in rain or bright sun. In this category you compare caravan awnings, canopies, tent extensions, drive-away awnings and tarps, with their specifications and the current price at the shop. All camping gear together is in camping.

Which type suits you?

• Caravan awning: an enclosed room against the caravan or motorhome. For a caravan, you choose the size by the awning size (A measurement) of your caravan.
• Canopy: an open shelter attached to the caravan, motorhome or tent, for shade and cover.
• Drive-away awning: a freestanding tent you set up against a campervan and leave in place when you drive off.
• Tent extension: an extra room you attach to an existing tent, for example for storage or as a kitchen.
• Tarp: a light sheet you pitch with poles and guy lines, above your seating area or your hammock.

What to look out for

Check the fixing (keder rail, suction cups or poles), the dimensions and the material. Polyester is light and dries quickly, polycotton breathes better and stays cooler in the sun. For a drive-away awning or canopy, check the connection height: it has to match the height of your van or motorhome. The filters let you choose by type, dimensions, material and colour.

Pitching and care

Always peg and guy out an awning or tarp properly, especially in wind. Let the fabric dry before packing it away to prevent mould. Pegs, guy lines and footprints are in tent accessories.

Brands

Here you can compare Bo-Camp, Dometic, Brunner, Outwell, Coleman and Vango, among others.