Is this the best Sun Canopy on the market for Caravans? - The Dometic/Kampa Sunshine Air Pro 400
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- In this video Dave demonstrates the Dometic/Kampa Sunshine Air Pro400 together with the side wall accessories. This sun canopy is so quick to erect. It's light weight but super strong and is really roomy. Recorded on location at Deers Glade Camping & Caravan Park in Norfolk, you will see for yourself just how convenient this canopy is. These items were purchased and not gifted to us but we thought you would like to see them. Thanks for watching, do leave a comment and subscribe to our channel, it's free and your support will help us to grow and bring you more related content in the future. Happy Camping! Cheers, Helen & Dave
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Went to the NEC caravan show yesterday and came away having bought this canopy and side panel set. Thanks for the tip 👍
Excellent purchase 👍 we’re really happy with it. 👍👍
Hi Dave & Helen. Thank you for helping me choose the perfect awning. Saved me making a big mistake buying an inferior one. 👍
Hi, thanks very much for watching and leaving a lovely comment. Although it’s actually a sun canopy, we’ve never used our Kampa Air Awning since we got this. It’s not cheap but it really is very good quality. Thanks again, Helen & Dave 👍👍
I like that canopy Dave. Plenty room there for family and dogs 👍 Graeme
Cheers Graeme, very happy so far and you’re right, plenty of room too. Thanks for watching. Cheers Dave & Helen
We have never had any problems with kampa products we've been caraving for 9 years keep up the good work guys
Hi Christine, completely agree, Kampa products have been very good for us too. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment. ATB, Dave & Helen 👍
Hi guys thanks for showing us this canopy we have now got one and love it we have just decided to buy the side walls love your vlogs expecially the arrivals and look around the site shown us new sites thanks again Chris & tony hart
Hi Chris & Tony, thanks for your lovely comment, that’s really appreciated. We love the canopy, not cheap but great quality. We’re off out again soon, so watch this space. Happy Caravanning. Dave & Helen 👍
We have had this for 4 years now and love it. This is the only system we use we keep two chairs the bin and a dog pen. Expensive but very very good will never go back to an awning.
Hi James, have to agree! We absolutely love it too and the Kampa 390Pro awning hasn’t been out of the gag since we got it. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Much appreciated. Cheers, Dave & Helen 👍
Loving it! Ticks all the boxes 👍
So far so good 👍
Nice canopy, like how easy it goes up. Been looking at canopies instead of our awning and this could fit the bill. Thanks for sharing👍Mark & Coral
Must say, that’s exactly the boat we were in and we really like it. Thanks guys 👍
Love it Dave! Great Review, thanks, Steve 👍
Thanks Steve, much appreciated mate. ATB Dave & Helen
Great video..I have been looking at sun canopies for a while. We have the Sterling 570 van so that size canopy would fit perfectly.
Thanks
Linda and Glenn 🙂
Hi Linda & Glenn, one of the best purchases we have made. Not cheap but really good quality and easy to put up. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave 👍
When we started Caravanning 3 years ago we Bought a Kampa 300 Canopy for our Coachman 545/4 and Knew straight away that it was Too Small , So sold it and Got the 500 This Year already had the Side Panels So what a difference so pleased with it Great Bit of Kit and up in 10 mins at the most :)
Hi Barry, thanks very much for watching and leaving a comment. Best caravan accessory we have. Like you we’re really pleased with it and as you say, so easy to put up. ATB Dave & Helen 👍
We have recently bought the Dometic 390 air awning and we have been looking at sun canopies. I guess you might have found the perfect canopy for us. Thank you for sharing, this was so helpful. Best wishes Mike and Donna
Hi Mike & Donna, hope you had a great time at Belvoir (watched your vid, looked great). We have the same air awning which is brill but we’re really pleased with the canopy 👍 ATB Dave & Helen
Just purchased the all season one and used it last week (with the sides)..not cheap, but a really good piece of kit. Thanks for your excellent review.👍
Hi Martin, great choice and completely agree with you. You get what you pay for and we’ve never looked back. Thanks for watching 👍
An all season one sounds good to me, how have you found it?
Looks nice kit Dave I have a Kampa 390 plus which we love. Mr Sheen other furniture polishes are available works a treat in the awning rail. Thanks for showing.
Oh nice tip! Gonna give the Mr. Sheen a go. Thanks for watching Colin, ATB Dave & Helen 👍
Great video. We have the same model but might now look at buying the sides too. Ours was well tested in May on the Fylde coast. Really blustery winds and the canopy did withstand it. We really like ours.
Hi there, yes I think it’s a really good quality sun canopy. Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching. ATB Dave & Helen 👍
Hi there, yes I think it’s a really good quality sun canopy. Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching. ATB Dave & Helen 👍
great vlog very informative just purchased the 300
Nice one Kurt, lovely bit of kit. Hope you get many happy years of camping with it. ATB Dave & Helen 👍
Morning, great video , very impressed with the canopy and it looks really good too.
Look forward to the site review, We are down from Leeds for the week in gorgeous Norfolk, found a quirky CS in Stowbridge, loving it , perfect base.
Helen, you do make me giggle , 😂
Dave, nice undies 🤣
Take care , have a good week
Gillian, Mark & Daisy the dog x
Hi Guys, thanks very much for watching and your comment. You’ve picked a great week for the weather. Enjoy, cheers Dave & Helen 👍
Great Vlog. We have the same Cannopy and Sides. It's great especially for those weekends away. Only thing for us is I wish we had got the all season version, we have the all season awning and just find the material a bit more hard wearing and suitable for use all year round. Thanks for sharing. James
Hi James,
yes, we are really happy with it too and like you we have the all year round awning too. Thanks for watching. ATB, Dave & Helen.
We have one of these and it’s excellent. Very easy to put up and take down. Sturdy in the wind and keeps the weather out nicely. Some silicone in that awning rail would help a lot. Great product.
Hi Paul, agree completely, we are very pleased it and all of the points you make. Yes, I’ve actually got that rail sorted, much better now. Thanks for watching and ATB, Dave and Helen 👍
@@HelenandDave Thank you, I can also answer a point one of your viewers made about the black width strap that goes between the 2 pillars, I have feet like an elephant but as yet I’ve not managed to trip over it. Thanks for a good video.👍👍
@@paulsquires9117 same 😂😂👍
Thanks for sharing that. They're very good, looks very smart too. Very similar in principle to our canopy which folds away into a bag on the awning rail. I like those side panels, they really make all the difference.
Now that we have an air awning, an air porch awning and a canopy, it's hard to decide which one to take :-) When we go to France in a few weeks time we're taking the canopy. We have a front sun shade and are taking a couple of cheap windbreaks, as it can get a bit windy.
I think I'd buy that with the sides if I was in the market for one.
Thanks Graham, must admit, got enough tackle to start my own camping shop. Looking forward to seeing your France trip, look out for those BMW drivers 😂👍 Cheers Dave & Helen 👍
Like this alot
Hi, so do we, we’re having a drink under it right now 😊🍺
Informative vlig, you've probably seen we've got the 300, find it really good in the winter & rainy days to leave dirty boots in, dry the dog etc and as you say, provides good wind/sun shelter in the sun, robust, too.
I have a good technique for packing it away which you may or may not do, might include that in the next vlog.
Cheers Kevin, yes it’s a great piece of kit. I’ll keep an eye 👁 out for it.
Interesting video and camp site, use this one frequently over Woodlands
Hi Billy, yes, we like it there and not too far from home for us. Cheers Dave & Helen
Hi Dave and Helen love the sun canopy. Thanks for sharing. Paul and Sarah
Thanks guys and thanks for supporting as always, it means a lot. Loving it so far! ATB Dave & Helen
I will put that on my shopping list, great vlog as always Dave, love the comments on the underwear 😂
Hi John, I always either have my shirt hanging out or my pants on show but these days, I really don’t care 😂😂 Thanks for watching John 👍
@@HelenandDave Me too must be an age thing, especially when winding down the steadies LOL
@@johnmillard9725 😂😂👍👍
Hi Dave and Helen
We have just purchased this sides and all but in the all season version
We had the all season awning but weighed it all up and decided this is probably going to be a better option for us with very little caravaning in the winter
I’m also looking forward to the massive weight reduction so to make it easier to put up
Roll on the 25th May so we can give it its first test
Thanks again for the review you convinced me to go ahead and make the purchase 👍👍
Hi Matthew, the amount of people that have come up to us when we have the canopy out enquiring about make, model, cost etc is unreal. We have haven't put our Kampa Ai Awning up since we bought this. A lot less hassle (and yes weight). Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy it as much as we do. ATB, Dave & Helen.
Hi Dave and Helen
I’ve done a short of our new all season Air Canopy
Titled “sunny day @ Barton upon Stather”
Thanks for the video it’s because of you we made the purchase and we both love it
Many thanks Matt and Karen and Mac the toy poodle ❤
Great video, thanks, we have the same and love it, brought an impact driver for screw pegs and game changer for me with arthritis
You have to hammer in the pegs a bit then impact drive them in and easier getting them straight out
Cheers Paul, that’s useful to know, will investigate. Thanks for watching. ATB Dave & Helen 👍
Cheers Paul, that’s useful to know, will investigate. Thanks for watching. ATB Dave & Helen 👍
Hi Dave, If your awning rail is a bit stiff, try using silicone spray rather than WD40. WD 40 has a tendency to stain and smell.
Hi Sooty, thanks, strangely enough someone else gave me the same tip. Great advice, thanks again. Dave & Helen 👍
Yes totally agree, silicone is great for this. Oh & your toilet cassette valve from stopping sticking. Happy holidays 👍🇬🇧
Nice sun canopy. I've bin looking but hubbie says we got a expensive air awning we will keep with that. 😎x
Hi Alison, we were in the same place as Keith for a while, but I’m glad we have it now. Hope you’re both well. Thanks for watching 👍
Looks decent that 👌
Thanks, we’ve been very happy with it. Not cheap but a case of, you get what you pay for. Cheers, Dave & Helen 👍
Just to mention we have the camper one which we got in 2019 with the sides, but there was pre 2018 for sale cheaper but it's because you cannot fit the sides to it. So if you get one second hand make sure it's 2019 onwards 😊 we still use are 400
Hi Wayne, thanks for watching. It's a great piece of kit and I must say, other than the caravan itself this is the best purchase we've made since we started caravanning. Thanks again, Dave & Helen.
Looks lovely Dave but a bit concerned about that strap stretched across like that , could be a trip hazard. That’s because I don’t pick up my feet properly I’m told 😂 One less Ghost Ship a week and you’re loose pounds 👍🍻cheers
Yeah, I think the strap should go under the ground sheet to be fair. Not sure about the Ghost Ship though, I’ll try cutting sugar out in my tea 😂😊 thanks for watching Ian 👍
Nice video and review. Great channel. New follower here. Crow
Hi Brad, thanks for dry y and subscribing, just subbed you back too and gonna look forward to catching up with your vids, your channel looks great. Cheers Dave & Helen
Correction to below comment, had a look at Dometic specification and it looks like your awning is 4m wide at the back, 3m wide between the front air beams, and 2.5m from side of caravan to the front opening. So falls inside the CAMH club rules. S x
Yes, our comments must have crossed in the post 😂. Thanks again Sue 👍
Inserting into awning rail:
Groundsheet - under rail location, place canopy/awning
on top, otherwise, you will scratch the life out of it.
Thanks for the tip, Good advice!
Great video. I was tempted by this canopy but in the end have got the Vango Airbeam sky canopy as I’ve only got a 2-berth and they do a 2.5m, I was worried a 3m might extend into the curved part of the rail.
They look very similar. Also cheaper 🙈
Hi Carla, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Congrats on your new Vango. We love the sun canopy and use it as much as possible. Happy travels. ATB, Dave & Helen.
Good luck with air products hope you have more luck than most people they’re unreliable.
Been using Kampa air products since we started Caravanning 7 years ago. Never had a problem Steve 👍
Been using Kampa air products since we started Caravanning 7 years ago. Never had a problem Steve 👍
We've had 2 Kampa tents for years now, never any problem with either of them. Have only parted with them due to us getting a caravan
Hello there, can’t believe I’ve been caravanning for over 2 years now and only just found your channel! I was looking for a canopy as an alternative to an awning and your video popped up in Google. I also had a look at CAMH club with a view to joining. They seem to have a lot of rules (I suppose they have to) and one rule is a width restriction on awnings of 2.5m as it would not fit their standard pitch. Have you ever had any issues putting the canopy up on their sites? I can see you use their sites mostly. Also liked your CCC vs. CAMH club vlog. So looking forward to watching your other vids, all the best,
Sue x
Hi Sue, many thanks for your lovely comment and feedback. Actually, I made a mistake in the video, the width of the canopy is in fact 2.5m, so no, not had any issues. We have used the club sites a lot but we are also starting to really appreciate the smaller private sites, CL’s & CS’s (private sites affiliated to the clubs). They offer some quirky and unique benefits and are generally cheaper! Thanks again, really appreciate your comment. ATB Dave & Helen 👍
I love the look of the canopy, we have an air awning which was great for extra storage on our 2 berth that we had. We’re currently looking for a new caravan. My question is what do you do about security for chairs tables etc while you’re away from your van? Do you simply leave them in situ? Thanks for your brilliant videos as always, I am working my way through them all 😃
Hi Sandra, thanks for watching, we have this canopy mainly for the summertime although we do use it in winter. We normally leave chairs etc in situ. but we put away our grills or any valuable stuff. We weight up the site but generally no issues. (So far!) Thanks, Dave & Helen 👍
@@HelenandDave thank you, if we get summers like last year it would be very useful.
Can you tell me what carpet you use? If rain gets on it, does it pool, or drain through? Thank you
Hi Phil, apologies for the delay in getting back, we are away at the moment. It's a Kampa carpet we have, any rain water generally soaks through without any issue, never had any pooling. Please see link to same carpet but with a different brand name www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06WGRG2MY?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzcarava0c-21&creativeASIN=B06WGRG2MY&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.114RB3Z985Q54&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin Cheers, Helen & Dave
Pretty much ob the strength of your Vlog we have just bought this setup. Where did you get your coloured lights from please?
Hi Dave, thanks for watching, we love the sun canopy and use it 95% of the time, please see a link to our Amazon Shop Page link below. Once there, click the awning accessories group and you’ll see the lights there 👍
www.amazon.co.uk/shop/caravan...
Hi Dave, looks great, how does it handle in “normal” windy conditions?
Hi Robert, thanks for watching. It handles well in the main. We have some side walls which are an optional extra and we have found if it's really, really windy (gails) then they are better to come off and let the wind blow through. If it's just an average blowy day then sides on is fine. We use this canopy 90% of the time and now only use our awning if we are out early or late season. No regrets buying it! Cheers, Dave & Helen.
it´s 2,5 m x 4 m
Dave, me again ..where did you get your sidewall set please . I'm looking to buy now and they are £240. Ta Dan
Hi Dan, they are quite dear, think that's about what we paid but we got them from Norwich Camping www.norwichcamping.co.uk Our friends bought them direct from Domestic at a stand at a show and paid a bit less. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Do you still use this? How has it fared? Any regrets? Many thanks, David
Hi David, we have a Kampa Rallaye Pro air awning, a cheaper thin summer awning g and this fabulous sun canopy and that’s our go to 95% of the time. The only time we don’t use it is if it’s really wet and windy and at that point we don’t use the awnings either. Deffo no regrets buying it and it’s still looking like new two years on. It’s also really quick and easy to put up. Everyone I know who has one, loves it 👍 Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave 👍
Hi dave & Helen
Thinking of purchasing one but I would like to know, what's it like in the wind and rain.cheers.
ATB Joe & Tracey
Hi Joe & Tracey, we find that this is our main canopy now from March to end of September. We’ve had it out in 55 mph winds and it’s been amazing and it hasn’t leaked but do bare in mind the following. It’s a sun canopy not an awning so three sides of it are open (unless you purchase sides which we have) but ultimately it’s a tent like material but it’s strong compared with most other products we looked at. Also, as with all awnings/canopy’s you will need to add a coat of waterproofing after a while. We’ve had this 2 years and hasn’t re coated it yet but I will do at the start of next season using Fabsil, it’s quick easy and highly effective. It’s one of the best purchases we have made. Not cheap but you get what you pay for! There are links to it in our Amazon shop. ATB Dave & Helen 👍
@@HelenandDave thank you very much well appreciated. Hope you are both well cheers.
@@joedunks6515 no probs, good luck 🤞 👍
Hi Dave and Helen , what do you recommend for standard awnings ? I have a Bradcot Aspire 390 air which is quite bulky for short trips . Any experience with smaller porch awnings ? Thanks
Hi Craig, we also have a Kampa Rallaye 390 air pro. Great awning but like you we find it bulky and heavy but good if we need extra space when grandkids in tow. We don’t have a porch awning but we do have a Sunncamp 390 lightweight awning but TBH we don’t like it. Doesn’t handle the wind too well and although it’s waterproof it just doesn’t feel strong enough for the job. So, we just use the Dometic sun canopy March to October 95% of the time and we really like it. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave 👍
Thank you , that makes sense so I’ll maybe keep the heavy duty for longer stays and look at a canopy as another option. To be fair it’s just to keep things dry or shade near the door.
@@craigwaterworth9123 works for us 👍 thanks again Craig 😊
Hi great video I’ve just purchased one can’t seem to find the right size carpet any chance you can point me in the right direction many thanks mark
Hi Mark, thanks for watching. To be honest, we are using a ground sheet which we had before we purchased the sun canopy. It's not quite perfect but good enough for us (see link). Worth speaking to your nearest camping shop if you want the exact fit. amzn.to/3TO5YEQ
Cheers, Dave & Helen.
@@HelenandDave thank you
Where did you get the wide double step from / and or what is it called? - looks ideal thank you.
Hi David, many thanks for watching. We've had the steps for years, work really well. Here is a link to them in our Amazon store. You pay same price as on Amazon but we get a small commission. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B011XX69KM?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzcarava0c-21&creativeASIN=B011XX69KM&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2Z4I00LXFBTPX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
Thanks, Helen & Dave
Many thanks just ordered, oh my wife is laughing at your ‘drop dead gorgeous’ comment keep em coming Dave and Lisa Holt
@@davidholt1966 haha Thanks Dave & Lisa, appreciate you watching. Hope you get on well with the steps
Helen & Dave
Link doesn't seem to work I'm afraid.
Hi, apologies, try this one. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00T36Q5PQ?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzcarava0c-21&creativeASIN=B00T36Q5PQ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.114RB3Z985Q54&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
Been looking for a bin for our awning, can you tell me what size your black dustbin is please? 👍
Hi Leigh, this is just the perfect size for us and here is a link to the bin we purchased on Amazon. Thanks for watching, Dave & Helen
Thanks Dave but I’m not getting the link 🤷🏻♀️🤪
@@leighrandall5347Sorry, here it is amzn.to/409M9ug
@@HelenandDave got it, thank you 👍
@@leighrandall5347 my fault sorry 👍
Could you please tell me if this canopy is good to use on a motor home burford motor home
Hi Gary, I’m really not sure, I don’t know much about motorhomes. The Motorhome would need to have an awning rail around it same as a caravan and then the next important thing would be the height. I’ve never seen one on a motorhome but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible but it’s worth speaking with a dealer. This link may be of some use. ATB, Dave & Helen www.glossopawnings.com/awning-size-guide
Would this be good for hot Spanish sun?
It would be perfect, yes 👍
That pump is so tough, better with an electric one
Funnily enough Norma I was thinking of maybe getting an electric pump, not for the canopy ( it’s up in 2 minutes) but for the Awning we have, that is quite hard work. Thanks for watching. ATB Dave and Helen 👍