Description
Kampa Dometic Cross Air VW Drive Away Campervan Awning
A classic favourite by Kampa Dometic, the Travel Pod Cross Air returns as part of their successful Travel Pod awning range.
This inflatable air awning is designed to attach to campervans and motorhomes with a height up to 230cm.
The Travel Pod Cross Air VW is a freestanding awning, giving you the freedom to drive-away from it whilst it remains standing for your return.
The front panel of the awning now features an easier to use ‘D’ door that can be half or fully rolled back.
Kampa have used their high quality ‘Feel the Difference’ Weathershield heavy duty material to create the Travel Pod Cross Air VW awning.
This material provides the air awning with fantastic durability and boasts a massive 6000mm hydrostatic head for water resistance.
All of the seams have also been hot air taped for maximum weatherproofing.
The Travel Pod Cross Air awning VW utilizes Kampa’s famous Air Frame technology making this awning quick and easy to set up.
This air awning is inflated via external inflation points using the hand pump provided.
Once inflated the Travel Pod Cross Air VW creates a large sturdy living area with excellent headroom thanks to the vertical wall design.
The Travel Pod Cross Air awning VW can be extended by attaching the optional inflatable air annex with two berth inner tent to either or both sides to create more space for storage or sleeping.
The large windows feature blinds with easy store pockets and allow for lots of natural light inside the awning giving a bright and airy feel.
This inflatable awning also includes a full clip-in groundsheet which can be removed for your convenience.
Features:
Designed to fit motorhomes and campervans with a height of 180cm to 210cm
Inflatable - external inflation points
Free-standing drive-away awning
'Feel the difference' Weathershield™ HD heavy duty material
Flame retardant and UV stabilised
A massive 6000mm hydrostatic head
Seams hot air taped - for maximum weatherproofing
Door in rear tunnel
Adjustable height rear tunnel to suit a wide range of vehicles
Full clip-in groundsheet
Window blinds with easy store pockets
Large rear door for access to camper through tunnel
Optional two berth inflatable AIR annexe complete with inner tent
Scope of Delivery: 1 awning; 1 canopy pole; 1 2L pump; 1 peg pack; 1 manual; 1 carry bag
Dimensions: Depth 300cm, Height 210cm, Width 300cm
Net Weight: 16.15kg
Parcel Dimensions: 76 x 35 x 35cm
Parcel Weight: 17.65kg
Part Number: 9120001236
UV Degradation:
Be aware that (UV) ultraviolet rays will damage your tent if you expose it to direct sunlight for longer periods of time.
Polyester Awnings & Tents regardless of quality of denier material are made for camping use which is normally 2-5 weeks usage a year.
They are not designed for permanent usage and should only be used as camping products.
Camping near the sea or lake can further enhance the effect of UV radiation.
The same applies to poles and metal parts
"UV light will cause the fabric to fade, lose strength, and eventually disintegrate. The amount of UV damage is directly related to the fabric's exposure to the sun and the altitude at which the tent is pitched.
If it is left pitched during the day, high-altitude exposure can damage a tent beyond use within a month."
What is UV Degradation?
UV degradation refers to the breaking down of fabrics and materials, when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, due to exposure to the sun. Long term exposure to sunlight, can cause fabric such as polyester to degrade, beginning to rip, tear and become very brittle.
Why Do Manufacturers not cover UV Degradation Under Warranty?
UV degradation is a sign the product has reached a natural end to it's lifetime. There are different fabrics, different thicknesses of fabric, and treatments to help protect against exposure to sunlight.
However, given time, the sun will do it's job in breaking down those materials, to the point where they become unstable.
If a polyester tent or awning has suffered UV degradation, chances are it has been used to the point where its lifetime is ending, or it has been permanently pitched.
Polyester Tents & Awnings are a temporary shelter, and they are not designed to be left long-term pitched, unless they are specifically designed for residential pitches, and use harder wearing fabrics such as 100% cottons, which can take exposure to UV light on a longer-term basis.
Polyester Tents & Awnings have it pretty rough. Their purpose is to keep you protected from the elements, so by definition, they’re exposed to nature’s fury. Season after season, your trusty tent or tarp is subjected to wind, rain, dust, snow, hail, animals, and (sometimes) careless users.
But for a shelter that has been treated well over the years, the thing that will eventually kill it is something you might not expect: the sun.
In addition to visible light, the sun emits a massive amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which has a shorter wavelength than visible light and is present wherever there is sunlight.
While inorganic materials (like silicone and metal) are largely unaffected by UV radiation, organic compounds (i.e., anything containing carbon, not just your fancy kale) can be damaged by exposure to UV.
This includes all organic polymers, whether synthetic (like nylon and polyester) or naturally occurring (like cotton and wool).
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