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Best air awnings for motorhomes
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Add an air awning to your motorhome to maximise space, eat alfresco and even make another sleeping area – awnings really are a must-have! In our latest expert guide to all things # vanlife, we look at the best air awnings for motorhomes in the UK. Read on for the full lowdown and our recommended picks!
What is an air awning for a motorhome?
Simply put, it’s an awning that’s inflatable. This means it can be put up in seconds, rather than a pole awning which is erected like an old-style tent.
Air awnings are lightweight, easily stored, easily constructed, and generally, a great price compared to more traditional awnings. And even though they’re lightweight, they’re strong and sturdy – put up your extra living area within minutes of arriving at your campsite and get ready to sit back and relax!
For even more convenience, look for a driveaway awning as well as an inflatable one. These standalone tent-style awnings connect to your motorhome like any awning… but can be disconnected and left on your pitch while you take the motorhome out for the day. Genius!
8 best air awnings for motorhomes
Air awnings for motorhomes have become much more prevalent in recent years as the popularity of # vanlife has soared. That means there’s lots of choice on the market to give you loads of living space for your vehicle. Here are the best air awnings for motorhomes we’ve come across!
1. Kampa Motor Ace AIR 400 S Inflatable Motorhome Awning
Price: £999.99
Attachment height: 235-250 metres
Roof connection length: 4 metres
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Kampa (now part of the Dometic group) is a leading retailer in camping and caravanning equipment, including awnings of all types. Its Motor Ace AIR is a great choice if you have the budget, as it’s a generously sized air awning easy to set up using a single-point inflation system. Its zip-out front panels come with clear windows so you can have a great view out.
Do double check your measurements before ordering: this awning will need a rail of at least four metres in length, and a height between 235 and 250cm.
2. Vango AirHub Hexaway II Tall Driveaway Awning – 2021 model
Price: from £820
Attachment height: 2.4m
Roof connection length: 3.3m
Pitching time: 10 minutes
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Another leading camping and caravanning equipment retailer is Vango, which has plenty of awnings and air awnings to choose from. One of our two Vango picks is the latest model of the AirHub Hexaway II Tall Driveaway Awning, which has multi-point inflation, a manual pump included and a full clip-in groundsheet that can be removed easily to clean.
The pre-angled beams make this a breeze for maximising internal space, and the awning also has a connecting tunnel and two side entrance doors.
3. Vango Motor Montelena Inflatable Awning 2020 - XX-Large
Price: from £940
Attachment height: 300cm
Roof connection length: 330cm
Pitching time: 13 minutes
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Our second Vango choice is the XXL Motor Montelena 2020, based on the brand’s best-selling caravan awning, but designed to fit motorhomes. It comes in multiple heights to fit pretty much any size of vehicle, using inflatable brow beams to shelter the front door from rain and a draught seal pole to fit tightly against the motorhome.
The awning has three main panels, all removable, plus additional mesh panels which can be added for extra ventilation on warm days. The Sentinel Luxe fabric has a rip-stop weave and a UPF rating of over 50.
4. Westfield Neptune Air 400 Drive Away Motorhome Awning
Price: from £1,519
Attachment height: 240-320cm
Roof connection length: 400cm
Pitching time: 25 minutes
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This is the priciest product on our list - but so worth it if your budget allows, because it really is one of the best air awnings for motorhomes!
The Westfield Neptune is a high-end luxury air awning designed for taller motorhomes, with a four-option height range of 240-320cm. It has all-weather cotton fabric with waterproof and UPF protection and comes with a zip-on tunnel and removable side panels.
Even though this is a tall awning, its single-point inflation makes it easy to put up, with a pitching time of 25 minutes.
5. Dometic Ace Air Pro 400s 2021
Price: £1,165
Attachment height: 235-265cm
Roof connection length: 400cm
Pitching time: not stated
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From the well-regarded brand Dometic, this air awning has full-height windows and skylights for outdoor views day and night and uses single-point inflation for an easy setup and strong structure. It’s made of sturdy but lightweight Weathershield™ Pro material… just what you need for all-weather UK motorhoming.
Our favourite feature of this awning is that it’s versatile enough to fit a huge range of RVs – it’s listed as a static awning, but has a multi-height system making it suitable to use with motorhomes and caravans.
6. Kampa Sprint Air Driveaway Awning 2022
Price: from £474.99
Attachment height: 1.8-2.1m
Roof connection length: 2.8m
Pitching time: “pitch up in minutes”
Listed as the best awning for 2022 by Practical Motorhome, the Kampa Sprint Air is a perfect pick for smaller motorhomes (and campervans!). It’s a driveaway awning that despite its light (12kg) size, is fully waterproof and includes large windows on either side. Extra space is added by a wet weather canopy for mucky boots and other outdoor gear.
7. Sunncamp Swift Air Canopy 260
Price: from £229
Attachment height: 235-250cm
Roof connection length: 265cm
Pitching time: not given
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If you’re looking for a motorhome air awning on a budget, our final pick might just fit the bill! It’s ideal for those who don’t want a fully enclosed awning either – designed to be used as a summer extension with one side open to the sun. Using SunnCamp’s Air-Volution frame for quick pitching, this can be put up easily by just one person… no divorce imminent!
Choosing your motorhome awning
Our round-up of the best air awnings for motorhomes should have given you plenty of ideas. If you want to try out an awning before you buy your own, browse ourmotorhomes for hire in the UK. You can check for awnings in the “Amenities” section of each listing.
New to motorhome ownership or motorhome conversion? Our tips on motorhome conversion blog has all the info you need. And to make sure you get from A to B easily with plenty of time to relax in your awning, check out our bestmotorhome sat nav guide.
And remember, even high-end awnings are possible on any budget as you can make your costs back by hiring out your motorhome!
Want some more motorhome accessories? Check our the best windbreaks for motorhomes!
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