Vango Faros III Low Poled Drive Away Awning 2026 Model

The Faros III drive away awning serves as an ideal weekend getaway essential, functioning both as a central relaxation zone and practical storage space for equipment. Enhanced with multiple ventilation panels for customizable comfort, this lightweight structure utilizes Powerflex poles and Vango's premium Sentinel Active 75D fabric, ensuring exceptional durability with minimal packing volume—perfect for short excursions without sacrificing valuable storage capacity. Engineered for maximum utility, the Faros III features flat entry doors for effortless access and a convertible king pole door that transforms into a sun canopy, facilitating outdoor dining experiences. The Vango Faros III stands ready to accompany your next adventure with its thoughtful design and versatile functionality.

Vango Faros III Low Poled Drive-Away Awning 

The Vango Faros III Low Poled Drive-Away Awning is a versatile and practical touring awning designed specifically for low-height campervans with a connection height of 180-210 cm. Perfect for short breaks, family trips, or extended touring adventures, this poled drive-away awning instantly expands your living and storage space while providing reliable shelter from sun, wind, and rain.

Crafted from Vango's Sentinel Active 75D fabric, it offers a 3000 mm hydrostatic head for complete waterproof protection and is UV-resistant, ensuring long-lasting durability in all weather conditions. The awning's robust PowerFlex® fibreglass poles and TBS®II (Tension Band System) provide stability in varying wind conditions, keeping your awning taut, secure, and safe.

Designed for practical use, the Faros III Low features flat entry doors for easy access, Diamond Clear windows to let in light while keeping out the elements, and ventilation panels to reduce condensation. The roll-away connecting tunnel allows you to detach the awning when you want to drive off, giving you flexibility without compromising on structure or comfort.

Its compact size, ease of pitching, and thoughtful layout make it ideal for touring campers, families, and festival-goers. Whether you're cooking, dining, or simply relaxing, the Faros III Low transforms your outdoor space into a comfortable and functional living area.

• Sentinel Active 75D - Lightweight, compact and waterproof. 75D fabric with an HH rating of 3,000MM.
  
• Diamond Clear Windows - Maximise light and visibility to provide a bright and airy environment
  
• Easy Access Doors - A flat entry access door creates easy access for wheelchairs, prams and people with reduced mobility
  
• Mesh Front Door - Fitted with internal mesh fly screen for bug-free ventilation
  
• TBS®II Tension Band System - Ensures awning performs in adverse conditions, especially in strong, changeable winds. When tensioned, the bands brace the beam or pole at 3 points and prevent sideways movement. Adjust TBS®II to remove slack.
• Do not over tension, as this may deform the poles. Can be stowed away in calm weather
  
• Easy Pack Carry Bag - Oversized carry bag to make it easier to pack the awning away
  
• Toggled Privacy Curtains - Easy to use privacy curtains that can be simply rolled away when not in use
  
• Fully Wind and Rain Tested - Tested with wind and heavy rainfall to the European standard EN5912
  
• Multiple Vehicle Attachment Methods - All our awnings come with pre-attached 6mm kador, 8M over vehicle straps, roof bar attachment tabs and sleeve for pole & clamp kit system. This ensures our awnings are compatible with any vehicle
  
• This awning has multiple additions available for enhanced functionality - Please check our additions table for more details
  
• Bracer Pole Included - Secured in between main poles to enhance stability
  
• Tunnel Adjustment Strap - Helps collect any excess material and creates a neater looking tunnel and a tighter fit to the vehicle
  
• Supplied with Steel Pegs - Strong and durable pegs ideal for grass pitches. Supplied with a handy carry bag
  
• Ventilation panels create a comfortable flow of air through the awning to reduce condensation.
  
• Lantern Hanging Points - Conveniently positioned to attach your light(s) with ease
  
• Roll Away Connecting Tunnel - Detach your awning when you drive away for the day, simply roll back the tunnel and toggle it to secure
  
• Two Doors in Tunnel Attachment to Vehicle - For convenient access to the front or back of your vehicle
  
• King Pole Door - Door can be used as a canopy by adding additional king poles through the door eyelets, providing shelter from sun or rain
  
• Touring Awning – This awning is designed for touring use; it is not designed for static or long-term seasonal pitching as extensive exposure to UV light will cause accelerated fabric degradation. UV degradation is not covered under the warranty.
• However, under normal holiday use your awning will give long service
  
• Vango PowerFlex® Fibreglass Poles - Creates strong, light and reliable structures
  
• Sewn-in Groundsheet - Provides a bug and draught free environment. Groundsheet is attached to the flysheet with an external storm skirt to give all-round protection
  
• Drive Away - Using the addition of a Drive Away Kit, detach the tunnel area of your awning from your vehicle and roll it away leaving your awning free-standing as you explore for the day. Keep a note of your parking position for when you return and re-attach the awning to your vehicle
  
• Clear Visibility Guylines - Bright coloured guylines for clear visibility to prevent tripping hazards and ensure stability in high winds.
  
• SkyTrack® II - A flexible hanging system which allows you to easily attach lighting or storage. The SkyTrack system allows you to customise your awning to suit your needs
  
• We have now added one extra ventilation panel to allow for increased ventilation and improve comfort.
  
• Key pegging points are highlighted orange. Pitch these points first to create the correct shape of your awning. Thereafter errect your tent.

• weight: 10.8kg
  
• kador length: 180-210cm (Low)
  
• height: 205.0cm
  
• canvas/Fabric weight: 260cm
  
• length: 275.0cm
  
• width: 290.0cm
  
• rail weight: 6.5kg
  
• fabric.: 6.5kg
  
• Pitching Time: 8 mins
  
• packsize: L68.0 x H24.0 x W28.0cm
  
• kador height: Low
  
• Product Segment: Sentinel Active 75D

What campervan sizes is the Faros III Low suitable for?
It's designed for low-height campervans with a kador height of 180-210 cm, providing optimal attachment and stability.

How waterproof is the awning?
The Sentinel Active 75D fabric offers a 3000 mm hydrostatic head, keeping you dry even in heavy rain.

Is the awning easy to pitch?
Yes. The awning is poled, lightweight, and quick to set up with PowerFlex® fibreglass poles and TBS®II tension bands.

Can the awning be removed without affecting my campervan setup?
Absolutely. The roll-away connecting tunnel allows you to detach the awning easily when driving off.

Does it have ventilation to prevent condensation?
Yes. The ventilation panels and Diamond Clear windows ensure airflow while maintaining weather protection.

Can it be used for storage and living space?
Yes. The Faros III Low offers enough living and storage area for dining, cooking, or relaxing at the campsite.

What Vans Will the Vango Faros III Low Fit On?

The Faros III Low Drive‑Away Awning is designed for low‑height campervans with an attaching or connection height of approximately 180 cm to 210 cm - meaning it will fit most standard campervan roof heights in this range.

Typical Vans That It Will Fit

Common panel vans and campervans in the 180-210 cm roof height category include:

VW Transporter / VW T5 / T6 / T6.1 style campervans

Ford Transit Custom and similar medium‑height variants

Mercedes Vito / Mercedes Metris campers

Renault Trafic / Nissan Primastar / Opel Vivaro low‑roof versions

Comparable low‑roof campervan conversions based on these platforms (with connection rail height 1.80-2.10 m)

Attachment Height Range

The awning's connection hardware (e.g., kador rail, straps, roof bar tabs) is suited for vehicles where:

Awning rail / attachment height is between ~180 cm and 210 cm

If your campervan has a roof height within this range and a suitable awning rail or attachment strip, the Faros III Low should fit. You may need additional fixing kits (e.g., drive‑away kit, pole & clamp kit, or roof bar attachments) if your vehicle doesn't have a built‑in rail or mounting point