Yes, there is indeed an accessory that all the motorhomes carry.Neither the television nor the bike carrier, but the side blind.Not an awning, which would be closed on the sides.But a banner blind, providing shadow in front of the vehicle entrance.
Recently, we offered a survey on our website.The question: do you often use the side blind of your motorhome?We have proposed 4 possible responses.Here is the result of the votes.
Regulations: where can we use the lateral blind
The lateral blind is considered a camping accessory.If you deploy it on the public highway, you are therefore considered to be practicing wild camping.You are therefore subject to offense, contravention and verbalization.The lateral blind is not confined to campsites.
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When it comes to parking lots shared with cars, on the other hand, the use of the blind can be reprehensible.But tolerance certainly exists on the motorhome areas reserved for motorhomes.Some areas are regulated.The use of the blind can then be expressly prohibited (such as the use of garden furniture).But in general, the reception areas for motorhomes tolerate the use of the blind.Subject to not preventing other motorhomes from parking if the area is very popular, but we are getting out of regulatory considerations, to approach questions of good manners ...
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Motorhome side blind: purchasing advice
The blind, commonly called store banne, turns out to be rather discreet.We guess his presence on the body of a leisure vehicle by the existence of a trunk.It is in the latter that the arms, feet and canvas are stored.Major element of the blind, it takes place while resting on tension arms.For their part, the feet are housed in the front headband.Once deployed, they are settled at the desired height thanks to a telescopic mechanism.
Most of the time, the side blind is supplied with your motorhome.Some special series models integrate this equipment into their standard endowment.But in general, the lateral blind appears on an optional pack or even as an independent option.Obviously, if you buy a used motorhome, the blind will be provided.You may nevertheless need to change blinds.
You will also have to choose between a manual deployment per crank or an electrical system.In the case of the motorized version, you must ensure that your electrical installation has enough energy to deploy the blind ... and enter it.Of course, motorized blinds are equipped with a safety device allowing it to be returned if necessary using a manual mechanical means.
3 brands of blinds for motorhomes and fitted vans
Vans and Vans fitted out: Dometic offers tailor -made solutions for fitted vans, starting with the Perfect Roof 2000 kit intended for Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper and Peugeot Boxer.Likewise, the PW 1100 kit offers the perfect solution for the VW T5/T6.All packs include an adapter specific to the vehicle and a telescopic crank.The PW 1100, PW 1500, PR 2000 and PR 2500 ranges are more particularly dedicated to motorhomes, but can also be mounted on vans.
Practical advice
The installation of the blind on your vehicle naturally requires making holes in the body, set to fix the case.For a risk -free pose, we advise you to call on a professional.
We wear-minded, unless accident, the trunk and the mechanical part of the Store Durerontaussi long as the motorhome.As for the canvas, the materials used (acrylic or vinyl), treatments, anti-UV and waterproofing, prolong its lifetime.
The awning meets the needs of campers who remain in the same location for several days and who want to create an extension outdoors that protects them from the sun and bad weather.The blind must be provided for this use, with original or optional fixations.Once installed, the awning for Store presents itself as a part in its own right with door, window and curtains.The awnings are available at Thule (Panorama, Quickfit and Residence G3);Fiamma (Privacy Room, Privacy Ultra Light, Privacy Room Light and Privacy CSLIGHT for the F35 Pro);Dometic (Camp Room) and Reimo (Villa Store and Villa Store Premium).
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Publié le : 4 avril 2022 ParLa Rédaction
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