On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 5:31 PM, Zolly <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > Someone asked me to recommend the best awning for his van. I was thinking > about the ones I have seen but I have not seen them open or how they should > be used. > I'm sure, it was discussed a few times here. Nevertheless, I would like > emails from any of you who have opinion about this subject. Fiamma, > Catalina, etc. > Please send private emails. > Thanks, > Zoltan > We have an Apollo that came with the '82 Westy and is now on our '88. It is old, but well built. A bit tricky to take up & down, but very solid in windy conditions. The aluminum clips for holding the case closed are a weak point, and the screws aren't stainless. My parents have one on their 2000 EV, but I forget the brand. It looks nice, with a white finish, more streamlined, but is much harder to deploy. -- Shawn Wright |
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