On Aug 16, 2010, at 5:31 PM, Zolly wrote:

> Someone asked me to recommend the best awning for his van.  I was
> thinking about the ones I have seen but I have not seen them open or
> how they should be used.
> I'm sure, it was discussed a few times here.  Nevertheless, I would
> like emails from any of you who have opinion about this subject.
> Fiamma, Catalina, etc.
> Please send private emails.
> Thanks,
> Zoltan

If you haven't got one, they're all a major improvement.

I've had a Catalina 2500 and I have a Carefree. Of the two, I
preferred the Catalina. I've been kinda admiring the nylon one that
comes out of Canada though for small space and usefulness.  BIG awning
in a small package. Friend I camp with has a Fiamma. He likes it. I
see too much machinery. Another friend has a big Kelty fly that he
uses.  Very cool looking and has the advantage of being able to be
left in camp assembled should one need to go exploring. <http://picasaweb.google.com/wetwesties/Day_To_Day#5366990970545677330
 >

Poke around http://picasaweb.google.com/wetwesties and you'll see
about every awning ever thunk up.

Jim