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Jester79
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Jul 29, 2014

Awning alternative?

Greetings!

We bought a 1994 Flagstaff PUP a few years ago and are just starting to increase our camping trips (have two young kids). The awning on the camper was broken when we bought it (we knew this) and thus far we've just been using a separate folding canopy with attachable screen.

Is there anything out there that is either made specifically for PUPs or seems to fit well with PUPs that does NOT utilize the attached awning to create either a sun shade or sun shade/screen room combo? With awning replacements being as expensive as they are, we just thought maybe there would be something else similar that wouldn't be "attached" to the PUP.

Any input is GREATLY appreciated. Happy Camping!!
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  • Jester79's avatar
    Jester79
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2014
    Thanks, path1! Yeah, using the portable canopy isn't "horrible", but unfortunately, we can't butt it up against the camper because of the door swing (the door is too high). Ideally, I'd like something that we could just walk out into from the camper (especially if it's sunny/sprinkling) since we have 2 small kids. However, it seriously isn't the end of the world if I don't find an alternative - just wanted to see if anyone else had any ideas!! :)
  • path1's avatar
    path1
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2014
    I think you already have the best solution. Portable canopy. Move it where you want that suites you and don't have lots of $$ wrapped up in it.

    Wouldn't hurt to keep eye out for somebody that is parting out one to see if you could pick up awning used. Like Craiglist or like

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