Thule Residence

[Brian/April]

Hi all,
MH we are buying has what we thought we're privacy screens for awning. After seeing bags and briefly seeing contents( not picked van up yet) I believe it may be a Thule Residence extension , dealer fitted a new Thule omnistor awning never been used you could smell newness when I unwound it . I've found basic details and video on it , but does anyone own one? Is it worthwhile, stable, easy to erect. We are thinking a nice added bonus are we correct?

Brian.

 

[GMLS]

If you tend to stay in one place for a week or more they maybe worthwhile otherwise probably not.They seen to be amongst the most regretful buys as they take a good while to set up properly.I bought one for the 1st motorhome, never again.A drive away is so much better.We have a Khyam with inbuilt poles which goes up and down in less than 5 mins.

 

[Brian/April]

Looks like it will be a try out situation when we collect, but as we haven't paid any extra for it it's no loss, just wondering what anybody using one thought.

Thanks for reply.

 

[GAVLAD]

We had a residence that came with the van.
It was a pain to put up and weighed a ton and took up too much room.
That said, our canopy is 5m.
I sold it and bought a Kampa xxl air awning
Easy to put up. Stayed up in gales but again weighs a bit (not as much as residence)

 

[Brian/April]

Yes I wondered about the weight possibly a lot extra when we get loaded. Probably use it if we're planning on staying somewhere or if the kids use the van on a site.