The size of the awning you need depends on the length and height of your caravan or motorhome. Brands like Outdoor Revolution and Camptech offer a range of sizes to fit different vehicles, so it's important to measure your caravan or motorhome accurately and choose an awning that matches those dimensions.

Measuring for an awning is essential to ensure a proper fit for your caravan or motorhome. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Determine the Type of Awning:

Full Awning: Measure the “A” measurement, which is the distance from the ground up and around the caravan’s awning rail and back down to the ground on the other side.
Porch Awning: Measure the height from the ground to the awning rail and check the length of the rail where the awning will be attached. Porch awnings are generally more flexible with fit.

Measuring the "A" Measurement (For Full Awnings):

Place one end of a measuring tape on the ground directly below the awning rail at the front of the caravan.
Follow the awning rail along its curve, over the top of the caravan, and down to the ground at the rear end.
This gives you the total "A" measurement, which is used to determine the correct size of a full awning.

Measuring the Height (For Porch Awnings):

Measure from the ground up to the bottom of the awning rail (the attachment point on your caravan or motorhome).
Most porch awnings fit a range of heights, so knowing the exact height will help you choose a model that fits snugly.

Check Manufacturer Guidelines:

Different brands may have specific measurement guidelines, so it's a good idea to consult the manufacturer’s instructions for the awning you're considering.

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1. Prepare the Area

Select a Level Ground: Choose a flat and clear area for setting up your awning.

Unpack and Organize: Unpack the awning components and lay them out neatly. Familiarize yourself with the different parts.

2. Attach the Awning to Your Caravan or Motorhome

Slide the Awning into the Rail: Find the awning rail on your caravan or motorhome and slide the awning canvas into the rail. Make sure it's centered and correctly positioned.

3. Assemble the Frame

Identify the Poles: Lay out the poles and identify which ones go where. Isabella awnings usually have color-coded or numbered poles.

Connect the Main Poles: Start by assembling the main horizontal and vertical poles that form the basic structure of the awning.

Extend and Lock: Extend the poles to their correct lengths and lock them in place.

4. Erect the Frame

Attach the Roof Poles: Insert the roof poles into the sleeves of the awning fabric and connect them to the main frame.

Adjust the Tension: Use the tension adjusters on the poles to make sure the awning fabric is taut and wrinkle-free.

5. Secure the Awning

Peg Down the Corners: Starting from one corner, peg down the awning securely using the supplied pegs. Make sure to pull the fabric taut before pegging each corner.

Add Additional Pegs: Secure the rest of the awning by adding pegs at regular intervals around the perimeter.

6. Attach the Side Panels

Zip on the Panels: If your awning comes with side panels, zip them onto the main awning fabric.

Secure the Panels: Use additional poles and pegs to secure the side panels, ensuring they are tight and stable.

7. Final Adjustments

Check Stability: Walk around the awning and check for any loose areas. Tighten poles and pegs as necessary.

Add Guy Ropes: For extra stability, attach and secure guy ropes to the awning and peg them into the ground.Unpack and Organize: Unpack the awning components and lay them out neatly. Familiarise yourself with the different parts.

1. Prepare the Curtains

Unpack and Identify: Unpack the curtains and identify which ones go on the front and which ones on the side panels. Isabella curtains are usually labeled or have different patterns for easy identification.

Attach Hooks: Attach the curtain hooks to the top of each curtain. These hooks will be used to hang the curtains on the rail.

2. Install Curtain Rails (if not already installed)

Check Rails: Ensure that the curtain rails are already installed in your awning. If not, refer to your awning's manual for instructions on how to install the curtain rails.

Attach Runners: Insert the curtain rail clips or runners into the rail if they are not already in place.

3. Hang the Curtains

Start at One End: Starting at one end of the rail, attach the first curtain hook to the first clip or runner.

Continue Along the Rail: Continue attaching each hook to a clip or runner along the rail. Make sure the curtains slide easily along the rail.

Evenly Spaced: Ensure the hooks are evenly spaced for a neat appearance. Isabella curtains often come with pre-spaced hooks, but adjust if necessary.

4. Adjust the Curtains

Check for Smooth Movement: Once all the curtains are hung, slide them back and forth to ensure they move smoothly along the rail.

Adjust Length: Adjust the bottom of the curtains to ensure they hang evenly. Some models may allow you to adjust the height of the rail slightly if needed.

5. Secure the Bottom of the Curtains (if applicable)

Tiebacks: Use the provided tiebacks to secure the curtains when they are open. Tiebacks usually attach to hooks or loops on the awning sides.

Weights or Clips: Some curtains come with weights or clips at the bottom to prevent them from flapping in the wind. Attach these as needed.

Isabella provides a size chart that correlates A-measurements to awning sizes. Here’s a general guide:

A-Measurement (cm) Isabella Awning Size

800 - 825 850

826 - 850 875

851 - 875 900

876 - 900 925

901 - 925 950

926 - 950 975

951 - 975 1000

976 - 1000 1025

1001 - 1025 1050

1026 - 1050 1075

1051 - 1075 1100

1076 - 1100 1125

1101 - 1125 1150

1126 - 1150 1175

1151 - 1175 1200