How hard is it to put up this awning?

[Deleted User]

I previously bought an awning from All Pro Adventures (not this one) and between me and my dad and an hour and a half we were never able to get it up. It was the kind with the horizontal poles that rest against the camper and all the color coded poles for the front arch. I returned it for a loss of about $120 so im nervous about making another awning purchase. For those that have this awning from All Pro Adventures for their 400 let me know if this one is fairly easy to put up? It looks easier than the other one. 

qhumberd

We have this one with our 400 (or one very similar) and it is quite easy to put up even by yourself, though not if it is really windy. Ours slides into the upper Keder rail and attaches to the lower Keder rail for tension and has no poles. Works fine in light rain but not in heavy rain or wind. It is very nice as a sun shade, is light and easy to store.

BlueYonder

We have same one for our 400. Goes up easily and provides good shade and light rain protection. Works best for me to push through keder rail rather then pulling. Can be done alone, but easier with another person helping to insert rod into perimeter.

dlb

We do it in lass that 10 minutes with ours.  Start to finish, including adjustments. It holds up well in light rain and wind.  I would caution about using it in higher winds, it can become a sail.

Binghi

I would forget about the awning. Too much expense, trouble, and weight for too little benefit. Just use the trailer itself for shade and go inside when it rains.

[Deleted User]

Hi Binghi, you sound just like me and I have camped in a T@b for seven years without one for those very reasons.  This one just looked a lot easier to put up but you have a good point! I'm still on the fence if I will use it or not. I'm all about being a minimalist. So cute though!