Are you the proud owner of a caravan awning? If you are, you might want to know what kinds of accessories you can purchase to add to your awning. Here is a brief description of some of the collective accessories I have found for porch awnings. I hope that this will help you in your search for great caravan porch awning accessories.
Awning sun and wind sensors- This is a fabulous product to install on a retractable awning. The device has a gauge that will allow you to preset a number for wind and a setting that detects the amount of sunlight. The wind sensor will automatically retract when the wind reaches the wind speed that you select. The sun sensor will detect sunlight and will open up automatically as it is programed.
Aquaroll- An excellent product that allows you to carry extra water. It comes in 29, 40, and 50 litre sizes. It can be easily rolled around as it has a handy handle so there is no lifting involved. Some models at have attachments that can hook into a mains water supply.
Awning Annexes- Regardless of which type of caravan awning you have, and annex is available for some brands of awnings that will allow you to simply zip in an annex to give you additional living or sleeping space.
Awning Curtains, curtain rods, and valances- there are many companies that offer curtains and the hardware that are specially made to fit your awning.
Inner cabins- these are great additions that can serve as a storage area or as an extra area for whatever purpose you wish. They are made of a poly-cotton blend and are specially made to fit caravan awnings.
Awning lights- I have found typical camping lights, and even a interior light that can be hung in your main room. The best type of lights to purchase is the strip lights. They have no electric cords to get messed up and are low to the ground so they don't cause any type of hazard.
Awning cleaning and restoration products- these products are available to clean your awning or gazebo. A great product is available that will restore your canvas and synthetic awnings and gazebo to make them waterproof. This is a great product to have on hand. It is called Fenwick’s Awning Reproofer.
Awning Groundsheets and Carpet- You have many choices when it comes to carpets. Many types, such as Eco Mat offer carpet that allow you to put it down and kill the grass under. They refer to this as “Breathable carpet”. Easy Tread, Kampa Bella, Eco-Tec, Dorema’s Starlon and many more. You will find a variation in the prices as well as the quality. Be sure to check on the product and where it is made before making your purchase.
Awning and tent storage- A handy bag that allows you to safely and easily storage your equipment when it is not in use. Bags are available for storing the tent as well as the poles. It is suggested to store them separately to avoid any damages.
Awning Tensioner- this is a handy tool that will help you get your awning tight. You can easily use this tool by squeezing the trigger to tension the poles. It will lock in a certain position allowing you to tighten the tension.
Awning rails,care kit, and spreader- for those who want to add a caravan awning to their motorhome or add additional rails to their existing attachments. A kit is available to lubricate and clean your rails. A rail spreader is available to run along the rails to get out any bumps or rough spots that may have developed.
Safe-Lock Kit- this is a feature made by Dorema that is a two part system that will protect your awning in storms. It includes a storm strap and spring as well as the main part, a safe lock clip.