Any motorhome owner will tell you that an awning makes great sense. They offer a simple solution to the elements and keep you dry in the rain, whilst giving welcome shade from the sun. The main benefit is that they are very easy to erect and fold away. There are two main types, these being the manual and the retractable versions.

The retractable motorhome awnings are probably the easiest to use, and you can even purchase automatic versions that take a matter of minutes to erect. These are especially useful in windy conditions because they do not blow about whilst you are attempting to fold them out. The awning fits on the side of your camper van or caravan in a neat storage block that also gives good protection from rust and wear when not in use.

Manual retractable awnings can also be quickly erected by way of simply releasing the support straps and using an awning hook to unfold the canopy along the support tracks to it's final position. Both kinds are widely in use all over the world, and hundreds of campers enjoy their simplicity.