Poled Awnings
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Poled caravan awnings use a rigid frame of steel or fibreglass poles to hold the fabric in shape, which makes them a favourite for seasonal pitches and for anyone who prefers a traditional awning. Browse full and porch pole awnings from Dorema, Walker, Camptech and Trigano from £568, with free UK delivery, 100-day returns and a free carpet on Camptech full awnings, then use our guide below to choose the right size and frame for your caravan.
What is a poled awning (or pole awning)?
A poled awning, sometimes called a pole awning, is supported by a frame of separate poles. You fit the poles to the fabric, build the frame, then peg and guy the awning to the ground. Poles are usually steel, fibreglass or aluminium. Steel is the strongest and heaviest, while fibreglass is lighter to carry.
Which poled caravan awning is right for you?
Poled awnings come as full awnings, which run the length of the caravan, or as porch awnings, which cover the door area only. Start with the guide below.
| Type | Best for | Popular models | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal full poled | Long stays and seasonal pitches | Camptech Atlantis DL, Camptech Buckingham DL, Camptech Savanna DL | £837 |
| Touring full poled | Shorter trips, packing away each time | Camptech Cayman, Sunncamp Casa | £568 |
| Poled porch | Short breaks and smaller pitches | Dorema Oslo Porch, Dorema Mistral Porch, Dorema Quartz 400 De Luxe | £809 |
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Air awning vs pole awning
Both types do the same job, so the right choice comes down to how you camp.
| Feature | Poled awning | Air awning |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Steel, fibreglass or aluminium poles | Inflatable beams |
| Pitching | Poles are assembled and fitted, which usually takes longer | Beams are pumped up, which is usually quicker |
| Pitching alone | Smaller models are manageable alone, larger full awnings are easier with two | Often manageable alone |
| Weight and packed size | Usually lighter, packs into bags | Beams and pump add weight and bulk |
| Price | Usually lower for a comparable size | Usually higher |
| If something is damaged | A bent or broken pole can usually be replaced on its own | A punctured beam needs repairing or replacing |
| Best for | Seasonal pitches, a tighter budget, a traditional feel | Frequent pitching and quick set-up |
Our verdict: choose a poled awning for value and a rigid frame, and an air awning if speed of pitching matters most.
How to choose a poled caravan awning
Get the size right
Awning sizes are based on the A-measurement of your caravan, taken around the awning rail. Measure carefully and compare it with the size range on each product page, or send us your caravan’s make, model and year and we will recommend a size. Our Perfect Fit Promise covers you if the size isn’t right.
Also available: size 15 (1000-1025cm), awnings that fit a size 16 rail and size 17 awnings.
Steel frame or fibre frame
Steel frames are heavier but very sturdy, which makes them the usual choice for seasonal pitches. Fibre frames are lighter and easier to carry. On Camptech awnings the fibre frame option is rated for touring only, so choose steel if the awning will stay up for months.
Brands
Our poled range currently includes Dorema, Walker, Camptech, Trigano, Starcamp and Sunncamp, with Dorema and Walker making up most of it. Look for the Sale badge on product cards to spot reduced awnings.
Why buy a poled awning from CamperNation
- Free UK delivery on poled awnings.
- 100-day returns.
- A Perfect Fit Promise on size, plus advice from our team before you order.
- Free carpet on Camptech full awnings.
- Camptech awnings come with a 12-month warranty held by CamperNation, plus a further 12 months if you register with the Camptech Club.
How to pitch a poled awning
- Lay everything out and check the parts against the manual.
- Feed the awning bead into the caravan’s awning rail.
- Build the frame in the order the manual shows, using the colour coding if your model has it.
- Raise the frame gradually, then peg the corners and adjust the guy lines evenly.
- Check the tension and seams once pitched and again after a few hours.
Practise once at home before your first trip, and ask someone to help with larger models.
Poled caravan awning FAQs
It is worth reading this season’s best awnings and caravan awning size chart first.
What are the best poled caravan awnings?
It depends on how you camp. For seasonal pitches, our best seller is the Camptech Atlantis DL, and the Buckingham DL adds more depth at 300cm against 240cm. For touring, look at the Camptech Cayman or the Sunncamp Casa, and for short breaks a poled porch awning is usually the better fit. Each product page has customer reviews to help you compare.
What is the easiest caravan awning to erect?
Air awnings are generally the quickest to pitch. Among poled awnings, porch awnings are the simplest. Even the full-size Atlantis DL can be put up by one person, although we recommend two on larger sizes.
Which is best, air awning or pole awning?
Neither is better in every case. Poled awnings usually cost less and suit seasonal use, while air awnings pitch faster. The table above compares them side by side.
What is the best brand of caravan awning?
There isn’t one best brand. The right awning is the one that fits your caravan’s A-measurement and your season, so compare models from Dorema, Walker, Camptech and the others in this collection.
What is the difference between a touring and a seasonal poled awning?
Touring awnings are built to be pitched and packed away between trips. Seasonal awnings are built to stay up for longer stretches. You may see these called 3-season or 4-season, but manufacturers use the terms differently, so check each model’s rating.
Can I leave a poled awning up in strong winds?
No awning should be left pitched in severe weather. Peg and guy it properly, follow the manufacturer’s wind guidance, and take it down if strong winds are forecast.
Do poled caravan awnings come with a warranty?
Camptech awnings come with a 12-month warranty held by CamperNation, plus a further 12 months if you register with the Camptech Club. Warranty terms for other brands vary, so please check the product page.
Need a hand choosing a poled caravan awning? Call us on 020 8064 2643, email info@campernation.co.uk or use live chat, and we will help you pick the right size and model.
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