Blow up windbreakers

BASA47

BASA47

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Noticed on our travels a number of Motorhome and Caravan owners are now using blowup windbreakers. They seem very neat and easy to put up, how good are they?
 
It depends what you mean by 'easy' ... it appears you don't have to hammer poles into the ground but you can get non-inflatable ones like that I believe, but you still have to do lots of pegging out to keep them stable so they don't 'wobble' around in the breeze and of course you have to inflate them as well.

They are also IMV very expensive when compared to a good 'pole' type windbreak so to me the only real benefit is that you don't have to carry long poles but then again some come with sectional ones to get round that.

To me it's a bit of a 'fad' for some people thinking that 'must' have the same as the Jones' have but then discover that they aren't any better than what they had previously, same with air awnings, we've had both adn prefer a pole one.
 
In an effort to get some payload and room back I decided to empty the van of anything we hadn't used for over 12 months ready for our current trip to Ireland.

Yesterday I said to myself - if I had the windbreak I could create a lovely sitting out spot.............................!:banghead:
 
The Wino said:
Personally we don't carry either can't see the point.
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... if you can see the point then you've got the windbreak upside down as the poles are knocked in pointy end down! :giggle:
 
Still got my blue diamond ones with wooden poles after 7 years not much hassle and you can put guy ropes on them if you want to much cheaper than some of these construction kits you see about.😊
 
How much.
We can take any of the sides to the awning off individualy so that does us.
 
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£20 quid and does the job well!

kev
 
I have the Vango Sentinel which is pre shaped and stands up on it‘s own when inflated, I usually just put four pegs in the base, but does have four guy ropes on the outside. it doesn’t require any on the inside due to it‘s shape.

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They may not suit everyone....but it works for me, if I need it.

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XxAnthxX said:
I have the Vango Sentinel which is pre shaped and stands up on it‘s own when inflated, I usually just put four pegs in the base, but does have four guy ropes on the outside. it doesn’t require any on the inside due to it‘s shape.

One video is a review and one is a real time pitching and packing video








They may not suit everyone....but it works for me, if I need it.
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65 pumps - he must have good stamina! :giggle:
 
XxAnthxX said:
Obviously a northern lad....he’ll have had a quick fag and done another 65 😉😂
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Joking aside that's quite a lot of 'pumping' for your average person, when hubby inflates my kayak it doesn't take anything like that number and by the end he's knackered. Obviously it can be done with an electric pump but it would take a lot longer. Its just something that anyone considering getting an inflatable needs to think about, you may not have to hammer poles in but that's easy by comparison.

I can see they are more suitable to hard-standings (ie gravel/stone) compared to wooden post ones as you don't have to knock any posts in but then I'd be worried about 'rubbing' on the bottom awning covering/tubes if its a bit windy damaging and wearing away the fabric. Personally if I used hard-standings I'd go for a pole version that you don't have to knock in.
 
We used a large brolly last time we went away, amazing how well that worked on the day as a sun shade on its side. We also have the pole windbreaks but on a hard standing, they are no good. I've spent so much on awnings, enclosures etc, the brolly will have to do now.
 
Speve said:
Still got my blue diamond ones with wooden poles after 7 years not much hassle and you can put guy ropes on them if you want to much cheaper than some of these construction kits you see about.😊
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Still using my 20 year old Aldi one, had to replace a couple poles they don't like me bashing them with a lump hammer.

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Friends have bought and used and are well impressed. Agree they are not cheap, but they are quick, easy to put up and connect, and they seem to stay put once the guy lines are in place. Really like that you can make it as small or as large as you like (by adding extra panels). If I was in the market for one this is exactly what I would buy. I use to have the Jomax but it was just too big to cart around.
 
The Wino said:
Personally we don't carry either can't see the point.
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We didn’t see the point either until we had a couple, I named them Pinky and Perky, parked in the opposite pitch with their chairs facing us. They were watching every move we made, so it was off to the local camping shop to buy a windbreak. We keep it now for similar occasions.
 
Minxy Girl said:
Joking aside that's quite a lot of 'pumping' for your average person, when hubby inflates my kayak it doesn't take anything like that number and by the end he's knackered. Obviously it can be done with an electric pump but it would take a lot longer. Its just something that anyone considering getting an inflatable needs to think about, you may not have to hammer poles in but that's easy by comparison.

I can see they are more suitable to hard-standings (ie gravel/stone) compared to wooden post ones as you don't have to knock any posts in but then I'd be worried about 'rubbing' on the bottom awning covering/tubes if its a bit windy damaging and wearing away the fabric. Personally if I used hard-standings I'd go for a pole version that you don't have to knock in.
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Well I guess the result of your ‘pumping‘ effort depends on the length and girth of your pump.....

If you were worried about rubbing on the bottom then maybe a groundsheet / carpet could help ease the pain and untimely deflation.

I’m sure that doesn't sound right......😱
 
138go said:
We didn’t see the point either until we had a couple, I named them Pinky and Perky, parked in the opposite pitch with their chairs facing us. They were watching every move we made, so it was off to the local camping shop to buy a windbreak. We keep it now for similar occasions.
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I suspect a friendly wave every time you left the MH might have done the trick!. I think I would just feel sad for them having nothing better to do

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I have the vango airbeam modular and really like it. It’s solid when it’s up and quick to peg out. I chose it as it folds up small, with no poles.
 
The Wino said:
I suspect a friendly wave every time you left the MH might have done the trick!. I think I would just feel sad for them having nothing better to do
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It was an invasion of our privacy. They weren’t just watching us coming and going, they were watching us cooking, eating or just reading a book. It drove us nuts.
 
138go said:
It was an invasion of our privacy. They weren’t just watching us coming and going, they were watching us cooking, eating or just reading a book. It drove us nuts.
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Weird....😱

Very Weird....😱
 
Otter Spotter said:
Did you enjoy watching him push down for 65 pumps ? 😙
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Well ........ :blusher: ... I have to admit I was admiring his flexing muscles! 🤪

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