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quoteFor the 2025 season, there’s an even greater choice of awnings for campervans and motorhomes.
Awnings for all
Everything from models specific to campervans, van conversions or coachbuilt motorhomes, and from a straightforward canopy to a fully enclosed unit complete with extra bedroom inners and more.
Whatever you go for, campervan or motorhome awnings add extra versatility in terms of shelter, storage and all-round accommodation, no matter what style of motorhome you own.
Read on for some key advice as well as a round-up of some interesting new models from key awning manufacturers.
Top campervan and motorhome awning tips
- Do make sure you have space to safely stow an awning for travel (it shouldn’t be left loose). Bear in mind any motorhome awning will have an effect on your payload capacity, too.
- Depending on what you want to use your awning for, there may well be opportunities to upgrade to ancillary kit (lighting, storage etc), sleeping areas and more.
- All campervan and motorhome awnings come with a carrybag, unless otherwise stated. Make sure you get a bag that’s significantly larger than the packed awning – they’re always easier coming out than packing back in again. Also, the sturdier the better.
- Similarly, all awnings will be supplied with awning pegs…but they will vary in style and quality.
- Check how the awning is to be attached to your campervan or motorhome and what fixing arrangements are on offer. If you don’t already have an awning rail on your motorhome there will probably be a way of having one added, or alternative attachment methods can be offered. Whatever the scenario, check the beading (also referred to as kador) measurements needed – they do vary.
- Consider adding a footprint. This is a hard-wearing section of material that helps minimalise damage if you’re pitching on particularly harsh ground.
- Some campervan and motorhome awnings offer better rain protection than others. A hydrostatic head rating (the higher the figure the better) for the main fabric will indicate how waterproof the main fabric is.
- Consider if you want an air or poled awning. Air awnings tend to be bulkier and heavier but there’s less likelihood of poles causing damage to your motorhome or campervan in the event of a storm or during the putting up/taking down process.
- And don’t forget to take down your campervan or motorhome awning or wind in your canopy if stormy weather is forecast to protect it – and its contents – from damage.
Star Player #1
Outwell Pine Hills
One of a handful of new-for-2025 campervan awnings from Outwell, the Pine Hills is packed with features and comes at a competitive price.
In automotive grey colouring, with tinted window panels and toggle-up curtains. The front door has double zips and a mesh panel for ventilation, as well as a small canopy section that’s effective for keeping off the rain.
Inside, you’ll find features like the HookTrack System (it allows you to hang lights and other items up to 1.5kg).
Fibreglass poles help keep weight (and bulk) down, while the sewn-in groundsheet offers some insulation as well as keeping bugs at bay.
Attachment height is 1.75m-2.00m. Carpet, footprint and inner bedroom are among the optional extras.
Dimensions 310cm D x 300cm W x 205cm H
Key features 3,000mm hydrostatic head Outtex polyester fabric with UPF 30+ sun protection and PFC-free waterproof coating, 250cm roof connection length, 7mm/5mm bead connection, weight 12.3kg, pack dimensions 74cm x 30cm diameter, two-year warranty
Expect to pay £389.99
Star Player #2
Westfield Kari 400 Air Canopy
If you don’t already have a wind-out awning, you might want to consider something like this – especially as there are options to add front (fabric or just mesh) and/or side panels to make it a complete awning – each simply zip into place.
Westfield uses its own HydroTech CottonTouch fabric, which can give a more comfortable ambience compared to polyester. It also claims “best in class” levels of waterproofing and UV resistance.
Dimensions 400cm L x 250cm W x 200cm H
Key features 300D fabric with 10,000mm hydrostatic head, 235cm-260cm fixing height, beading diameter 7mm, weight 13.2kg
Expect to pay £768
Star Player #3
Isabella Wind Side
Alternatively, if you do already have a wind-out awning, you might want to think about extra protection panels like these from Isabella.
A recent addition to the portfolio, these are alternatives to the previous Buddy front and sides (still available) but with a design that’s lighter and easier, making them better for shorter stays on sites.
Wind Side comprises left and right sides, plus fronts in two widths – 120cm or 220cm. They’re designed for motorhomes pre-fitted with a wind-out awning with attachment heights between 245cm and 270cm.
Each side panel is 4.11kg and attaches via a sprung carbon fibre pole, with a locking clamp, slotted through a sleeve and brackets that slot into either end of the cassette box when the awning is wound out. Suckers keep the sides attached to the side of the vehicle.
An added bonus is either side panel can also be used anywhere along the length of the awning, should you wish to create a smaller room.
Key features Isalite 195 g/m2 coated polyester fabric, belt and buckle adjustable pegging points,
Expect to pay £148.99/£178.99 (Front 120/220) £274.99 (Side 250)
Star Player #4
Vango Sunlight Air Proshield
New for 2025, the Sunlight Air Proshield is a two-in-one unit – it can be either a canopy or a fully enclosed awning. Using Vango’s AirBeam inflatable pole technology, it’s suitable for motorhomes with attachment heights between 235cm and 250cm.
It’s a single beam structure, with extra bracer beams to optimise stability.
It weighs some 17.9kg and packs down to 69cm x 38cm x 30cm.
Other features range from removable zipped doors to SkyTrak hanging system for lights and storage, and zipped curtains. A breathable carpet is among the options.
Dimensions 280cm D x 380cm W x 220cm H
Key features 300D fabric with 6,000mm hydrostatic head, single-point inflation, 285cm connection width, supplied with steel rock pegs, hand pump with pressure dial,
Expect to pay £555
Star Player #5
OlPro Scenic Shade campervan canopy
Just the type of canopy – with its large PVC window – that’s great for weekend festivals as well as general camping use, where a bit of shelter can make all the difference. It’s for campervans and van conversions with an attachment height of between 190cm and 250cm.
Its sustainable Ripstop polyester main fabric is made from recycled plastic bottles.
There’s a two-colour choice – orange or charcoal – and OlPro reckons it takes less than 10 minutes to pitch.
OlPro prices are particularly keen, thanks to its policy of online sales with free delivery.
Dimensions 350cm L x 260cm W
Key features 5,000mm hydrostatic head, storm straps, aluminium adjustable telescopic poles, 4mm/6mm dual beading, supplied with repair kit, lifetime warranty
Expect to pay £105
Star Player #6
Quest Kestrel Air Tailgate Awning
A campervan awning with a special design for fitting to the back (rather than the side) of a typical Volkswagen-based campervan, for Transporter T5, T6 and T6.1 models. It’s also made for single-person erection.
This is the 15kg inflatable version of the Kestrel from Quest, but there’s also a traditional poled alternative that sells for some £350 less.
It’s an otherwise typical full campervan awning, albeit with a longer section of fabric for direct attachment to the ‘van.
Dimensions 300cm D (+ 140cm connector) x 250cm W x 180cm-210cm H
Key features Quest Tec 150D polyester fabric with 6,000mm hydrostatic head, 50+ UV rating,
Expect to pay £754
Star Player #7
Maypole Stratford Pro Air Sun Canopy
An inflatable canopy (the Air in its name refers to its pump-up poles), that attaches directly to your vehicle. It’s available in High and Low variants, for motorhomes (with fixing height between 235cm and 250cm; shown here is the xxx) and campervans (up to 210cm) respectively.
Also available, as options, are a zip-in front wall and a choice of side walls – with or without windows.
Dimensions 250cm D x 400cm W x 250cm H (High)/200cm D x 260cm W x 210cm H (Low)
Key features 150D Oxford polyester fabric with 3,000mm hydrostatic head, 50+ UPF rating, single-point inflation, dual 4mm/6mm beading, supplied with hand pump and storm straps, weight 9.9kg (High)/6kg (Low)
Expect to pay £241 (High)/£190 (Low)
Insurance considerations
Don’t forget, our specialist campervan and motorhome insurance policies provide cover for both your motorhome and awning should they be damaged in a storm.
Our policy includes £5,000 equipment cover providing protection for your motorhome awning, canopy or shelter.
Benefits are correct at the time of original publication (February 2025) and are subject to terms and conditions, cover level and underwriting criteria.
Over to you…
Got any advice on campervan or motorhome awnings or canopies that you’d like to pass on to fellow leisure vehicle owners? Please feel free to add a comment below.
I like the article and its points to co solder. To get the included policy cover for an awning do you need notifying in advance when you buy one?
Thanks for the feedback Shane. In answer to your question, our policy offers cover for awnings that aren’t permanently fixed to your motorhome as standard so you don’t need to let us know that you have one. It’s included as part of the £5,000 equipment cover, with a single article limit of £1,000. If however you have a permanently fixed awning you will need to make sure that the value of this is included under the sums insured for your motorhome. In both cases we would recommend keeping your receipt if you have one and to take a photo of your awning in case it would be needed in the event of a claim.
All benefits are subject to cover level, underwriting criteria, terms and conditions. See our policy wording for more information.