Thank you for choosing the SunnCamp Motor Buddy Awning. Before attempting to fit this awning to your caravan, please ensure you have fully read and understood this instruction sheet.
Should there be anything that is unclear to you, please refer to your supplier for additional instruction. If you follow these instructions when erecting and dismantling, packing and storing
then you should enjoy many years of trouble free use.
Flysheet
1
Poles Shock Corded Black
2
Figure of 8 Extrusion
3
Peg Bag
1
Carry/Storage Bag
1
It is essential that you check that all parts listed above are present BEFORE leaving home. It is also strongly recommended to have a trial set up at home prior to
proper use. Failure to do so could affect your warranty. If any part is missing, contact your SunnCamp retailer for advice.
SITE SELECTION
Choose a location where the ground is flat,
smooth and dry. Position the entrance away
from the direction of the wind, Do not position
on sharp, rocky or rough ground.
GETTING STARTED
Unpack the awning and place the carry/storage
bag somewhere safe. Separate all components
and check that everything is present.
POLES
The poles are folded down to aid storage. Take
each shock corded pole and slot together.
When fitting the pole sections together, make
sure the pole body is fully inserted into its
adjoining ferrule.
FLYSHEET
Lay the awning out on the ground with the
entrance correctly positioned. Place the poles
across the awning and using the cord at the
centre of the roof, tie around both poles at the
cross over point securing with a bow. There are
four sets of two plastic clips which should now
be attached to the roof section of the poles.
Each pole end is held captive by a pin on a ring
which is fitted to the end of a webbing strap.
The ring is also used as the securing point for
the awning. Starting with one of the poles, insert
the pin into the end of the pole. Next go the
other three pole ends and insert the pin into the
pole ends, to bring the poles under tension and
the awning to an upright position. Attach the
remaining three plastic clips to each of the legs
to bring the awning into the correct shape.
ENTRANCE
You should now ensure that the entrance to the
awning is closed with the zips fully secured. If
this is not done now, the awning will be out of
alignment when fitting the pegs.
REAR ENTRANCE
The awning has a rear entrance which should
be closed whenever your
motorhome/campervan is driven away.
The rear entrances are single skinned and can
be rolled back.
When closed, the zip cover/baffle must be
carefully pressed into place ensuring the Velcro
tabs are aligned and the skirt correctly
positioned, secured by awning pegs, to avoid
water ingress should it rain.
PEGS
Secure the flysheet to the ground by inserting
pegs through the pegging points. When
inserting into the ground, the peg should be at a
45
°
angle away from the awning. Pegs should
always be hammered into the ground using a
suitable mallet and not pressed in with the foot.
All guylines should also be pegged out securely
at all times.
WINDOWS
The awning windows have exterior covers
rather than internal curtains. This offers two
options. Fully closed, it is fastened down by the
two securing zips. Note that the zip cover/baffle
must be carefully pressed into place to avoid
water ingress should if rain. Full open, move the
zips fully to allow the fabric to be held open with
guy rope.
SAFETY
It is advisable to have a ‘Fire’ bucket filled with
water, placed outside the awning. Hopefully it
will never be needed, but if it is, you will be glad
you made the effort. The awning’s fabric is fire
retardant, NOT fire proof and therefore you
must not smoke or use a naked flame in or near
it. This includes the traditional ‘camp fire’.
Guy ropes can cause a trip hazard and should
be marked so that passers by can see them.
Awning pegs are also a trip hazard and should
not be left ‘half in’.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND REPAIRS
Cleaning…
Both inside and outside of the awning should
only be cleaned using fresh clean after and a
damp cloth. Do not use detergents or chemical
cleaners.
Storing…
The awning is best stored in its original carry-
bag. However, if the awning is dismantled when
wet, you MUST thoroughly dry the awning as
soon as possible.
After a wet pack-up, erect the awning as soon
as possible and allow its flysheet, guy ropes,
any inner tent and of course the carry-bag to
fully dry naturally before repacking everything
away.
If stored when the flysheet and / or guy ropes
are wet, the awning will suffer from mildew and
will become unusable.
Please note that damage caused by incorrect
storage is NOT covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
Repairs…
Repairs to the awning should only be made by
the manufacturer’s recommended agents.
Repairs made by an unauthorised third party
will make the manufacturer’s warranty void.
STORM AND WEATHER SUITABILITY
This awning is designed for use in normal
weather conditions. It is not suitable for storms,
gales, sub zero or tropical conditions.
UV DETERIORATION
Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can
weaken the fabric of the awning. To avoid the
risk of UV deterioration, site the awning in a
shaded area, where it will be protected from
exposure to strong sunlight.
MOISTURE
Moisture collecting on the inside of the awning
fabric is condensation caused by the occupier; it
is NOT a sign of leakage. Note that damage
caused by condensation, is NOT covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty.
SEAMS
This awning has all its main seams hot air taped
to help prevent leakage. The remaining seams
should be treated with a seam sealant to
maximize the awnings weatherproofing.
Seam sealant should also be applied to main
seams where the tape has lost adhesion or has