A drive-away awning attaches to the side of your campervan or motorhome and gives you a fully enclosed, standing-height living space — with the option to drive away and leave it pitched on site while you explore. From a £169.99 poled tunnel awning to a £1,250 inflatable with 6000mm waterproofing, there's an option for every budget, van, and use case.
We stock 25+ drive-away awnings across five leading brands at Newquay Camping Shop, 4 Bamber House, Victoria, PL26 8LQ — Cornwall's dedicated camping specialists. This guide covers every model we stock, organised by budget tier.
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Quick Decision Guide
- Under £200, want a simple poled awning? — Easy Camp Fairfields £169.99 or Outdoor Revolution Cayman Handi £199.99
- £200–£400, want a poled tunnel awning? — Easy Camp Shamrock £194.99, Wimberly £199.99, or Outwell Fresno £325
- £395–£530, want an inflatable? — Kampa Cross Air £395, Trip Air £399, or Outwell Santa Monica Air £425
- Mid-range inflatable with premium fabric? — Vango Faros III Air £535 or Vango Quadris Air £675
- Best inflatable for Cornwall's weather? — Vango Kela Pro Air £724 or Kampa Voyager Air £999
- Tall van (255–295cm)? — Vango HexAway Pro £849 or Vango Galli Pro £1,250
Under £250 — Entry-Level Poled Awnings
Poled awnings use fibreglass poles rather than an inflatable frame. Lighter, smaller pack, lower cost — trade-off is longer pitch time. Best for occasional use or first-time buyers.
Easy Camp Fairfields — £169.99
Most affordable drive-away awning we stock. Pre-angled fibreglass poles, 210cm roof connection, 180–205cm height, 7mm bead. WeatherGuard 3000, 3000mm rated. Toggle-up groundsheet, large side window. 7.6kg. Fits VW T4/T5/T6, Mazda Bongo, Mercedes Vito.
Best for: First-time buyers wanting the lightest, most affordable option in the range.
Outdoor Revolution Cayman Handi Low — £199.99
Compact utility awning — 200 × 200cm footprint, 180–210cm height. 120HDE fabric, 3000mm rated. 6.5kg — the lightest awning we stock. Dual 4mm + 6mm piping. Lumi-Link compatible.
Best for: Those who want the lightest possible awning for storage, cooking, or a sheltered entrance.
Easy Camp Shamrock — £194.99
Full tunnel with standing headroom. 210cm roof connection, 180–205cm height. Four curtained windows, front door doubles as canopy, bathtub groundsheet. 3000mm rated. 11.2kg.
Best for: Those who want a proper tunnel awning with standing headroom at under £200.
Easy Camp Wimberly — £199.99
Larger tunnel than the Shamrock. 240cm roof connection, five curtained windows, optional inner tent. 13.5kg.
Best for: Those who want more internal width than the Shamrock for the same price.
Easy Camp Reine 2026 — £249.00
Largest Easy Camp tunnel. 240cm roof connection, front canopy, WeatherGuard 3000, taped seams. Optional inner tent. 11.7kg.
Best for: Those who want the largest Easy Camp tunnel with a proper front canopy.
£299–£430 — Mid-Range Poled & Entry Inflatables
Outdoor Revolution Q Cayman T1 — £299.00
Quick-pitch poled awning, under 15 minutes. 300 × 300cm footprint, 180–240cm height. 120HDE, 3000mm rated. Optional inner tent. 14.35kg.
Best for: Quick-pitch poled awning with the widest vehicle height compatibility in the range.
Outwell Fresno — £325.00
Outwell's entry-level poled awning. 250cm roof connection, 175–200cm height. Outtex 3000, 3000mm rated, PFC-free. Sewn-in groundsheet, HookTrack system. 11.7kg.
Best for: Outwell build quality and HookTrack at entry price.
Kampa Cross Air — £395.00
Entry-level inflatable. 300 × 300cm, 180–210cm height. Weathershield 68D, 6000mm rated, hot-air taped seams. Three attachment methods. 18.16kg.
Best for: First inflatable buyers — 6000mm waterproofing at the entry inflatable price.
Kampa Trip Air — £399.00
Compact inflatable, 4-minute pitch — fastest of any awning we stock. 290 × 180cm, 180–210cm height. Weathershield 68D, taped seams. 13.15kg.
Best for: Fastest pitch time in the range.
Outwell Santa Monica Air — £425.00
Outwell's compact inflatable. 250cm connection, 175–200cm height. Outtex 3000, PFC-free. PVC-free DuraAir tubes, single-point inflation. HookTrack. 15kg.
Best for: Outwell quality in an inflatable at entry price.
£475–£580 — Mid-Range Inflatables
Vango Faros III Air Low — £535.00
Vango's lightest inflatable. 290 × 275cm, 180–210cm height. Sentinel Active 150D, 4000mm rated. AirBeam, 8-minute pitch. Sewn-in groundsheet. 13.9kg.
Best for: Entry point for Vango's 150D/4000mm fabric — significant step up from Kampa's 68D for Cornwall's Atlantic weather.
Outwell Daytona Air 2026 — £569.00
Outwell's mid-range inflatable. 250cm connection, 175–200cm height. Outtex 3000, PFC-free. One-go inflation, rainsafe canopies front and rear. HookTrack. 15kg.
Best for: One-go inflation and rainsafe canopies on both entrances.
£570–£760 — Premium Inflatables
Kampa Roam Air Low — £570.00
Kampa's touring inflatable. 390 × 300cm, 180–210cm height. 150D polyester, sewn-in groundsheet, fully removable windows, front canopy. 22.51kg. 12-minute pitch.
Best for: Kampa's 150D fabric and large 390cm footprint.
Vango Cove III Air Mid — £640.00
Mid-size Vango for mid-height vans (215–255cm). 320 × 310cm. Sentinel Active 150D, 4000mm rated. Pre-attached front canopy, sewn-in groundsheet. 17.5kg. 10-minute pitch.
Best for: Mid-height van owners wanting Vango's 150D/4000mm fabric.
Vango Kela Pro Air Mid — £724.00
Vango's most popular mid-size inflatable. 310 × 370cm, 215–255cm height. Sentinel ECO Pro (recycled), 6000mm rated. SkyTrack II, skylight windows, cable entry, king pole door. 19.6kg. 8-minute pitch.
Best for: 6000mm Sentinel ECO Pro fabric — most feature-complete mid-size Vango we stock.
Outwell Wolfburg Air — £749.00
Outwell's premium parallel-mounted inflatable. 250cm connection, 175–200cm height. Outtex 3000, PFAS-free. Rigid Air System, PVC-free tubes. HookTrack. 21.8kg.
Best for: Outwell's most premium spec — PFAS-free fabric and Rigid Air System.
£849–£1,250 — Large & Tall Van Inflatables
Vango HexAway Pro Air Tall — £849.00
Unique hexagonal layout for tall vans (255–295cm). 390 × 330cm. Sentinel ECO Pro (recycled), 6000mm rated. SkyTrack II, skylight windows. 21.6kg. 10-minute pitch.
Best for: Tall van owners wanting maximum internal space from a unique hexagonal layout.
Kampa Voyager Air Low — £999.00
Kampa's largest drive-away awning. 580 × 390cm — widest footprint we stock. 150D polyester, four-berth inner bedroom included. SabreLink compatible. 32.4kg. 15-minute pitch.
Best for: Families wanting the largest footprint with a four-berth inner bedroom included.
Vango Galli Pro Air Tall — £1,250.00
The most premium drive-away awning we stock. 320 × 465cm, 255–295cm height. Sentinel ECO Pro (recycled), 6000mm rated. SuperBeams, SkyTrack II, skylight windows, covered entry. 32.9kg. 15-minute pitch.
Best for: Tall van owners wanting the most premium, feature-complete drive-away awning available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a drive-away awning?
A drive-away awning attaches to your campervan via the kador rail or over-vehicle straps. You disconnect the tunnel when you want to drive away for the day, leaving the awning freestanding on your pitch, then reconnect on return.
What connection height do I need?
Measure from the ground to the top of your kador rail. Low-roof campervans (VW Transporter, Ford Transit Custom, Mercedes Vito) typically measure 180–210cm. Mid-height motorhomes 215–255cm. High-roof vans 255–295cm. Call us on 01637 877619 if unsure.
Poled or inflatable — which is better?
Poled awnings are lighter and cheaper but take longer to pitch. Inflatables pitch in minutes, are more stable in wind, and have fewer components — but cost more and pack larger. For Cornwall's Atlantic weather, an inflatable with 4000mm+ waterproofing is the more practical choice for regular use.
Which drive-away awning is best for Cornwall?
We recommend an inflatable with at least 4000mm hydrostatic head and taped seams. The Kampa Cross Air (£395, 6000mm) is the best value entry inflatable. The Vango Faros III Air (£535, 150D/4000mm) is the entry point for Vango's heavier-duty fabric. For the best all-round Cornwall touring awning, the Vango Kela Pro Air (£724, 6000mm ECO Pro) is the most complete option in the mid-range.
Where can I see drive-away awnings in Cornwall?
The full range is available in store at Newquay Camping Shop, 4 Bamber House, Victoria, PL26 8LQ. Call 01637 877619 for expert advice.
