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quoteWhatever your style or size of campervan or motorhome, an awning can make a brilliant addition. If you want more living space – including for sleeping – or just some essential shade, there’s a unit out there that will fit the bill for you.
The 2026 season sees key manufacturers announcing new models as well as upgrades to existing ones. Here are some highlights.
Top motorhome and campervan awning buying tips
- Decide what you actually need your motorhome awning for before rushing into buying one. Is it just simply some extra shelter and/or daytime seating space? Will you want to use it for sleeping in it at night?
- Be aware that fabrics and other materials can vary considerably in terms of their ability to cope with weather, ranging from hot and sunny through to cold and rainy.
- Rain resistance varies. One way to work out how your awning will cope in wet weather is the hydrostatic head rating of the flysheet (i.e. the main fabric). The higher the figure here, the better.
- Make sure any motorhome and campervan awning that you’re interested in can be fitted to your vehicle (you might need to budget for extra fixing kits).
- Also, make sure you have space in your leisure vehicle to safely stow any awning whilst you’re travelling. Not forgetting the effect it will have on your payload.
- Your awning will come with at least one carrybag. Check it’s a good size/capacity to cope with the awning when you pack it away after use – when it will be bulkier (potentially heavier, too).
Do check out our video on pitching and using a driveaway awning.
Campervan and motorhome awning insurance considerations
Any kind of awning can usually be covered by your specialist motorhome or campervan insurance – Caravan Guard’s motorhome insurance policy automatically includes £5,000 of equipment cover, which includes awnings valued up to £1,000. Our policy also covers damage caused to your motorhome awning should it be damaged in a storm. (Check out our policy documents for full terms and conditions).
Here we take a look at eight motorhome and campervan awnings for 2026…
Star Player #1
Vango Sunlight Air ProShield
Designed with mid-height motorhomes in mind, this versatile newcomer can be used as a canopy or as a full awning – by adding the front door and side panel sections.
Vango can point to over a decade in inflatable awning (AirBeam is the word it uses for its poles) technology. The Sunlight uses a single AirBeam in its construction, with bracer beams also included for when you want enhanced stability.
Vango’s Elements ProShield is a 300D fabric, with three entrance doors (front and both ends).
It also comes with steel rock pegs so you’ll have no problem pitching, no matter how hard the ground. Plus, the adjustable pegging system makes it easier to cope with any uneven ground.
Dimensions 270cm D x 380cm W x 220cm H
Key features 235cm-250cm attachment height, twin kador attachment, 300cm connection width, zipped privacy curtains, adjustable pegging system, 6,000mm hydrostatic head, pump with pressure gauge, weight 17.9kg, pack size 69cm x 30cm x 38cm
Expect to pay £610
Star Player #2
Outwell Cross PowerAir
A drive-away awning (i.e. you can leave it free-standing if you drive your motorhome off for the day; it also acts as a very obvious pitch-saver!).
Outwell’s PowerAir tubes feature here, along with a zip-out groundsheet with toggle-up facility (i.e. it can be laid flat) at the doorways. The flysheet fabric is in ripstop polyester with an impressive 6,000mm hydrostatic head waterproof rating and UPF 30+ sun protection, plus tinted windows.
Look out, also, for Outwell’s patent-pending integrated Outwell Light System (power source not included) and a HookTrack system for fitting lights and smaller items for storage (up to 1.5kg).
You also get HookTrack hooks (10), guylines, pegs and a repair kit.
Possible options to add include a bedroom annexe (£260), two-person bedroom inner (£100), carpet (£55), choice of connectors (£22) and lots more.
Dimensions 225cm D x 250cm W x 220cm H
Key features Attachment height 175cm-200cm, 250cm connection length, pack size 87cm x 30cm x 39cm, weight 21.7kg
Expect to pay £1,000
Star Player #3
OlPro Hanley/Hanley Breeze
This drive-away awning from OlPro is available in two formats – the standard Hanley has traditional fibreglass poles while the Breeze variant uses inflatable technology. They’re for vehicles in the 190cm-250cm attachment height range.
In both cases you get dual-door tunnel design (which, with the two front access points makes four doorways in total) with flysheet fabric made from recycled PET bottles, and a sewn-in groundsheet
Weight is 15.35kg for the standard Hanley and 24kg for the Breeze version. Packed dimensions are 70cm x 30cm x 30cm and 75cm x 40cm x 35cm respectively. Also included are guy ropes, storm straps and throwover straps, plus a repair kit (also a spare main beam for the Breeze). Availability is from May 2026.
Dimensions 280cm D x 365cm W x 210cm H
Key features 5,000mm hydrostatic head Oltech Repro 210T ripstop fabric, compatible with 4mm and 6mm rails, lifetime warranty
Expect to pay £335 (Hanley)/£540 (Hanley Breeze)
Star Player #4
Ventura Air Vita
From Isabella (a premium name in caravan awnings), the Air Vita is a drive-away awning with interconnected air tubes (you can inflate from one of three valves) and an adjustable tunnel (with doorways at both ends) for connecting to your motorhome. This is available in three different heights – Small (180cm-200cm), Medium (240cm-260cm) and Large (260cm-280cm).
Or, if you don’t want the connecting tunnel, the Vita can be used as a free-standing tent in its own right. The sides and fronts (two apiece) can also be rolled back or removed altogether when weather conditions allow.
A single verandah bar is supplied as standard and curtains, a draught skirt and wheel cover are also included. The main beam is stitched into the roof for extra stability.
Upgrades include an annexe and inner roof, the latter providing extra insulation, as well as rings for hanging a lamp and cable.
Dimensions 270cm D x 330cm W x 225cm H
Key features Fibre-dyed polyester fabric, PVC inner skirt, Isaflex rubber straps, single-point inflation, printed polyester roof, mosquito nets to side panels, roll-down side windows, weight 28kg (Small)
Expect to pay £1,575 (Small)
Star Player #5
Fiamma F80S
Fiamma has announced some “2026 tweaks” to its popular F80S wind-out awning for the season ahead. The F80S itself replaced the previous F65, coming with a more compact casing and the facility to add LED lighting among its upgrades.
Most notably, it now has two lead bar rails rather than the previous three. These bars have also been moved so that, rather than being on the front end they’re set underneath, for a sleeker look.
It also boasts a smoother and easier to operate winch system and new feet on the legs which are designed to reduce vibration/noise during travel.
It’s a roof-mounting unit where you need to order a specific fitting kit to suit your base vehicle – Fiat Ducato/Peugeot Boxer, Volkswagen Crafter and plenty more. It can also be fitted to coachbuilt motorhomes.
In total, the F80S is available in seven lengths, ranging from 290cm to 450cm (weights from 27kg to 36.5kg). Each supplied with winding handle and storage clips, ground pegs (four) and side wall support kit.
Dimensions 15.3cm D x 11.3cm H (cassette housing), extending 200cm-250cm
Key features White, Titanium or Black coloured cases, two fabric colour choices,
Expect to pay From £780
Star Player #6
Maypole Stratford Pro 3m Sun Canopy
Among a number of new awnings for motorhomes from Maypole for the season ahead is this. It starts out as a Sun Canopy (in other words, a typical wind-out awing), but you can add side walls (£49.99, or £69.99 with windows) and a front wall with a window (£49.99) to make a fully-enclosed awning.
2026 also sees a change of colour schemes for Maypole’s awnings – switching to dark grey, with reflective straps.
It’s 3m wide (compared to the 2.6m for the previous model that it supersedes). A 4m variant is also available, at around £449.99, featuring a heavier duty 300D (for denier) fabric that contributes to its 15kg weight.
Dimensions 250cm D x 300cm W x 250cm H
Key features 150D Oxford polyester with UPF 50+ sun protection treatment, 3,000mm hydrostatic head, 250cm attachment height, single-point inflation, dual beading, weight 6kg
Expect to pay £249.99
Star Player #7
Vango Quadris Air Low
In Low format, this inflatable, drive-away awning is for campervans with an attachment height of 180cm – 210cm.
Three large windows, with the front panel also having a mesh flyscreen. The front and side panels can also be removed altogether when you simply want a canopy.
Extras include a free-standing bedroom inner, groundsheet protector and steel poles to turn the front door panel into a canopy.
Dimensions 360cm D x 280cm W x 225cm H
Key features Sentinel 150D fabric, 4,000mm hydrostatic head, weight 18.7kg, sewn-in groundsheet with external storm skirt, lantern hanging points, SkyTrack II flexible hanging system for lighting/storage, tunnel adjustment strap, packed dimensions 75cm x 40cm x 40cm
Expect to pay £740
Star Player #8
Outwell Desert Van
Something a bit different from Outwell. The Desert Van is for campervans (including those with barn doors rather than a tailgate), attaching to the back of the van rather than the usual side. It covers a variety of base vehicles – Volkswagen Transporter (T5, T6, T6.1), Mercedes Vito, Volkswagen Caddy, Citroen Berlingo and more.
It uses anodised aluminium poles, and a recycled polyester flysheet. This helps keep it nice and light, too, weighing in at just 10.1kg.
You also get vehicle attachment straps, guylines, a groundsheet, a hooktrack with five hooks and more, as well as a full range of optional extras.
Too big? Consider the smaller, less expensive Sand Van.
Dimensions 305cm D x 255cm W x 220cm H
Key features 3,000mm hydrostatic head, UPF 30+, mesh windows, pack size 67cm x 29cm x 29cm, attachment height 175cm-205cm
Expect to pay £430
Over to you…
Got any tips on new-for-2026 campervan or motorhome awnings you’d like to pass on to fellow Caravan Guard blog readers? Please feel free to add a comment below.
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