There is nothing better than setting up camp for the afternoon, rolling out the awning, unfolding your chair, playing the Eagles, and getting ready to ‘Take it Easy’…see what we did there? Well before you go, we have the ultimate must have list of caravan awning accessories to ‘Take it to the Limit’ and be the envy of the caravan park. Extend your outdoor living comfort with these caravan awning parts.
Aussie Traveller Anti Flap Kit with Curved Roof Rafters
You have poured your Vino, grabbed your favourite book and are ready to relax, the afternoon breeze picks up slightly to cool the day off. The only problem is the peace is gone as the awning starts flapping! This is where the Aussie Traveller Anti Flap Kit comes in. With some simple initial installation, the Anti Flap Kit is quick and easy to install when you set up camp. It clamps onto the awnings side and attaches to the van and front roller or cassette. In an instant you have not only prevented your awning from flapping in the wind but you have lengthened its life by avoiding over stretch of the vinyl. It is a win win! Other caravan awning accessories to check out include the Aussie Traveller Bundles that include the Aussie Traveller Curved Roof Rafters, these are an added aid in supporting the vinyl along your entire awning, protecting you and your investment. They are available to suit both roll out and cassette awnings of all sizes. The Aussie Traveller Anti Flap Kits not only protects your awning, it offers a great solution to provide shade as explained next.
Privacy Screens
You have read a few chapters of your book and are now ready for some shut eye. The afternoon sun is glaring into your awning like a spotlight on Broadway. This is where the Aussie Traveller Anti Flap Kit comes in handy again! In addition to the Anti-flap Kit a privacy screen is a group of caravan awning accessories that you can’t miss out on. Along the bottom side of the kit there is a sail track, simply slide a privacy screen through the sail track and voila! Instant side shade and privacy. There are many brands of privacy shades on the market with the Coast V2 Sunscreens and the Camec Privacy Ends being our pick of the bunch. They provide UVR block out and Shade Factor protection, quality hemmed edges to prevent fraying and the perfect addition to your outdoor space. There is also a range of screens for the front wall of your awning as well to provide shade and privacy over your entire awning.
Awning Flooring
Next on the list is to provide some underfoot comfort, whether you are on the concrete caravan site or out in the dusty red dirt. A caravan mat for your outdoor space is a must have. There are plenty of options on the market and we break it down to two types of caravan awning parts first. If you stay at caravan parks most of the time, then opt for the Rubber Foam matting such as the Coast Premium Multi-Purpose Floor Mat. Manufactured with foam PVC and polymer fibres this is not only comfy on the toots, but also easy to sweep with sand and dirt falling straight through the holes. If you head out on the beaten track then check out the CGear Multi Mat, these are the most popular with the off-roaders. Again, sand and dirt fall straight through the matting, giving you a clean and comfortable flooring. The kids definitely won’t be dragging dirt into the van with these caravan awning accessories.
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BBQ Porch
Another Vino poured, book read, kids are playing happily and now it is time to fire up the barbie. The sun is still shining down on what has been a fabulous day. You pull your slide out BBQ from the front of the van and can’t find your hat to keep the sun off the noggin. Now comes another caravan awning accessories must have, for not only sun but also rainy days. Extend your awning area with the Xtend BBQ Porch. It simply connects to your existing awning with the Anti Flap kit and instantly you have extra protected space outside. No more cooking in the rain or trying to squeeze in extra guests at happy hour under your existing awning. The Xtend BBQ porch is the perfect solution for your outdoor space.
Awning Organiser
The barbie is on, snags are cooking, and the sun is setting. In come the Mozzie’s and it is a scramble to find the insect repellent before they carry the kids away. Stay organised and at the ready with this range of caravan awning accessories. The Awning Organiser is a great way to have everything from insect repellent to sunscreen at arm’s reach. The Aussie Traveller Awning Organiser is a great choice with 8 different compartments for your camping essentials. Having an awning organiser limits the need to go in and out of the caravan, with your most used items stashed away in the organiser outside.
Awning Tie Downs
Don’t head out for the day exploring without tying down your awning. We are all too familiar with how unpredictable Australian weather can be. The Coast Premium Awning Tie Down Kit for roll out awnings or the Fiamma Tie Down for Fiamma Cassette awnings will help keep your awning stable in windy weather. Remember though, awnings are not designed for wind gusts, so if the weather report predicts it’s going to blow, then you are best to put your awning away to save picking up the pieces blown away in the next paddock or in the ocean!
The Wrap Up
For short or long stays, your awning is the place to be when the weather is great. For social gatherings or family card games, your awning area will provide plenty of shade and extend your caravan space. Having these extra caravan awning accessories in your set up, means you won’t only be the envy of your camping neighbour, you will enjoy your next break away so much more.
View our full range of caravan awning accessories on our website here.
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DISCLAIMER* Please note, this advice is general in nature and we strongly recommend consulting the product manual and where relevant, a professional installer.
