Anyone use a tarp with an awning for sunshade? We're hoping the dordogne will be sunny in the summer and wondering about getting a tarp or similar for sun shade assuming our awning doesn't give us shade which will depend on pitching etc.
------------- From tents to trailer tents to a tin tent to an air tent to trailer tent and back to tin tent!
Yes, well I use a sail type sheet extended out from the front of the awning, clipped on the awning's pole hooks and supported by 3 spare poles at the front with guys. Need a deep pitch but they can be found and the siting planned with that in mind. I also run another from the opposite side of the van, all to optimise shading.
Tarp for shade is last resort, really. Try to find a pitch that gives you sun in the morning & shade, rest of day, you need trees & a compass to achieve this.
I dislike shady pitches. For one thing it can mean overhanging trees dripping sap on one's pride & joy, and for another it can mean a rather dark trip if the weather is less good than expected.
From my tenting days I learned that one can always make some shade, especially with a proper camping tarp which weighs next to nothing.
------------- Camping Gear expands so as to fill the space available for its transportation.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Tarp with awning?
