Buzz - thank you. Yes we really are enjoying ourselves. The only downside for me is the travelling to site. I'm hoping it's a passing phase. After a stroke it's very easy to get overwhelmed with so much to do on the day of travel and the same for the return journey. I am just hoping that's all it is and am working hard to overcome it! - Lin
Hi Lin your so right about the journey there and back and the stress that goes with setting up and packing away I always feel like another holiday just to get over that one..... for what its worth I think your doing really well keep it up... it will all even out soon.. take care
That's a great idea. Thank you. We now have a motorhome so don't need that tip for there but I'm going to try it on my sliding doors at home. Thanks ~ Lin
glad i see this ,i was thinking of getting one of those inflaters as i thought it would be quicker than the hand pump ,but now i think ill keep with the hand pump :) great video guys
Sorry for not getting back to you. Im trying to catch up with everybody now Rich is better. You can se=it on a chair with a cuppa though, saves a lot of energy lol ~ Lin
It was fine. As was getting up the air awning this time. (Last time it leaked.) A handy bit of kit. The weather has been so hot over the last few weeks that we left the awning off as it made the 'van stuffy.
Thank you so much for commenting. They were in the days of big learning curves for us, with me after my stroke and Rich with a bad back we muddled through. We've never tried to be anything but ourselves, warts and all. We are still having fun but now in a motorhome. The divorce in a bag has now been replaced by an air gazebo so much more civilised these days lol ~ Lin
Sorry for the delay in replying. Thank you so much for your comment. Now we are on the seasonal pitch its Just one argument in March when it goes up and another in November when it comes down lol~Lin
Love your comment. A lot of people didn't see the funny side of this video. We were a right pair of idiots Rich with his back and me not being able to do much after a stroke. It makes me laugh just thinking about it! Thanks for watching ~ Lin x
Thank you so much for watching. This seems such a long time ago....we are now on to other disasters in a motorhome these days but no Awning just a Gazebo to argue about. Still making memories just need the time to upload the adventures ~ Lin
Yes you are right about that so I made Rich put some lubricant spray in the track next time we did it. You'll get to see 3rd time lucky video soon lol ~ Lin
Hi both, thanks for sharing your vid. I have to say I love our air awning, so much less messing about than our poled awning. Little tip: to save the struggle of reaching the rail, use your step. On a separate note, how are you getting on with the new car? Andy
Thanks Andy. Where do you mean to use the step? The car is great thanks. We love it. All my friends are hoping that I get the all clear to drive again from the Stroke Dr. So I can give them all a lift home after drinky poos lol. The only time I drink is at the caravan, so it goes straight to my head as demonstrated on the vids lol
Thank you guys for making these videos. I know what you mean in the title, my wife HATES putting up the awning. We're still on old poles and thinking of buying a new air awning, would you buy one again, is it any advantage or just a modern touch? I'm afraid of the cost to buy and also the cost of repairs.
Hi and thanks for your comment. Funnily enough Rich and I were only talking about this today. We absolutely love the Air Awning but wish we had gone for a smaller size. We are thinking about getting a small one for the winter as we wouldn't be sitting out there but want something to wipe the dog and change our shoes. This one is so heavy. Should have gone for the 400 for summer. I think like all things we will find the knack of doing it. We will try and film it next trip with everything attached and see how that goes.
Don’t waste your money like we did with a Kampa air awning. Absolute rubbish. Learn how to put up your existing awning properly instead of fighting with it.
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - Ive been having trouble with my messages not getting through to me. Thanks Graham......yes I know "he is a prat" lol but I love him! We do bicker at each other but who doesn't when putting up an awning lol. I did offer him a brandy but he declined!!.....cheers for commenting ~ Lin
that seemed fairly quick , still unsure about the pump? did you find the pump better? awning will of course be heavier with sides attached, quicker but harder to pull, interesting o see how you get on. colin.
I think it only took 25 mins even with the arguments and rain. lol The pump was a bit temperamental. Should have read the instructions better! Yes, I'll be interested to see how long it takes with everything still attached. Thanks Colin - Lin
hi just found you and have even subscribed .we have only owned our caravan a year so still learning.having owned a trailer tent for 14 yrs .I like my poles only takes 15 to 25 mins to get up..wr are looking at a newer car for next yr.please can you do a log on the car.spec running costs .mpg etc.we have a sangyung dealer near us
Thanks Victor. I don't think we will ever get to grips with caravanning but by sharing our mishaps etc we hope people will see its ok to make mistakes. Yes its a very good idea to do a Car Video. I'll have to get on to Rich to clean it first lol ~ Lin
Hi How are you getting on with your Awning Buddy. Are you finding it any easier now, after seeing this video we are thinking of getting one. I have noticed that Kampa have got one on the market, have you seen it and would you recommend either.
Yes we like the Awning Buddy although Rich seems to think the Kampa one might be easier to use although we havent tried it. We are going to stick with the Awning buddy for now and can recommend it.
Lin & Rich great video & a good demo for people who struggle to put an awning up if not as abled as others. I currently have an Isabella Magnum with annexe & I am seriously considering a Kampa Air Ace Pro 500 what are your thoughts on this awning for weather in particular windy weather & in general what are your thoughts on the awning ? Reason for asking I like your vids I know subscribe & trust your opinion. I look forward to your reply. ( just had 3 weeks in Cornwall loved every minute, quite windy, rainy but loved it also meteor shower & at 3am two unidentified flying objects totally sober)
Tee Pee Thank you so much for your comment. In our experience the Kampa Air Ace Pro (Pro meaning it's made of a stronger material) is great. It was a lot easier with the awning buddy and there is another video that's shows on our third attempt how we get it right. We would say that it stands up really well to high winds although we have added storm straps just to make sure. We've found that the poles just move with wind so there is no strain as there would be with poles bending as with conventional awnings. You were very lucky to see meteors during the earth passing through the perseids. I usually camp out in the garden on the lounger to watch but unfortunately it was too cloudy here. One year I actually saw a fireball and reported it to the astronomical society which they logged. It was the most thrilling thing to see. I've also witnessed meteors that actually make sounds. As for your UFO's what did they look like? How exciting!
Home from Home with Lin & Rich Yes I heard it was the Perseids, the first one I saw it was dusk & I was talking to my temporary neighbour before he left that evening & couldn't understand what I had just seen (meteor) it was so low in the atmosphere & only seemed like a hundred feet above unless it was higher & larger then we saw a couple more & then as the night fell saw them most of the evening out of the fixed bed sunroof until we retired around 11pm. As for the UFO's they were Friday night around 3am I woke up looking at the stars through the same roof saw satellites, the odd cloud passing no meteors then two parallel bright lights in our airspace much faster than a plane but not quite as fast as a shooting start pass over. These were craft not debris the meteors the fire was at the rear these were bright white lights in such parallel that they were craft. I am always sceptical until I have actual proof witnessing with my own eyes then I make my decision & I am 99% that these were UFO no noise at all. I am a level headed sane person. I am so pleased I saw these it confirms my open mindedness. thanks for the info on the awning I think a 500 for next year 👍
My wife and I normally do this together...she feeds the awning up the slot and I just pull it right across but we have the much heavier kampa air awning.....actually last week I had to lift fit and pump up the awning all by myself...almost killed me lol
Sorry for the delay in replying. I think ours is the heaviest Kampa there is at 5 meters long. Rich uses the "Awning buddy" as he has a bad back and I am disabled. It really does take the strain of the weight ~ Lin xx
Yep it nearly put me off too!! lol. We've finally mastered it now thank goodness. Our versions of caravanning seem very different from all those so called experts who seem to get things right first time..... They are probably just good at editing lol
Wow that looks well better with the awning buddy where did you get this from and how much was it Not too keen on the pump tho I prefer to get the kids 2 do it lol lol I understand why you got it tho
Yes it's very difficult for me to help. The stroke has left my right hand rather useless. And My leg isn't much better. My head still thinks I can do everything though lol. We got the Awning Buddy from www.moztanleisureltd.co.uk It is £25.99 I'm sure the kids would find it easy lol - Thanks for your comment- Lin
Home from Home with Lin & Rich Well I am happy that you seem to be in recovery tho not letting it get in your way I take my hat off too you stay strong and keep the videos coming
Elaine Higham Learn to put up a poled awning properly and it’s not a divorce in a bag at all! We had a Kampa Fiesta Air Pro. Absolute rubbish, used it a few times then went back to our Isabella. Much easier to put up and far superior in every respect.
Hi Guys, Well done your getting better each time, you made me laugh with the title {divorce in a bag} know what you mean me and my other half always end up having words over that dam thing as well, god bless atb Wayne.
Have you guys not seen the Kampa Awning Pulley system? It looks easier than this. Really laughing at this video, it reminded me of our conversations when putting up our caravan awnings 🤣
Thanks the Kampa Awning Pulley looks quite good what Ive seen of it. This was way back when, when neither of us knew what we were doing. I had not long had my stroke and Rich had a bad back. What a pair!! Glad you saw the funny side as we are what we are lol ~ Lin xx
@@HomefromHomewithLinRich Wow Lin, you don't look like you had a stroke, you seem to have recovered well. Bad back, I remember them, mine is still weak but Tramadol sorted me, and fingers crossed, hasn't returned. Love the videos, keep well and stay safe in these times.
@@andysherman711Thank you I was always very conscious of it then.This is my story if you want to know the history. I actually started the channel as speech therapy and for making money for the Stroke Association which I still do with the money from UA-cam (by people watching the adverts) ua-cam.com/video/7DJVtnjZvTg/v-deo.html
Surely with TWO PEOPLE all you need is a snap tackle and a piece of rope one pulls the rope and one feed it. Far cheaper than the KIT from Kampa. AND QUICKER. Maybe the kit would be OK for a single person . But with two my idea is best and cheapest
Thanks for your comment. The reason we use the "Awning Buddy" is because I am disabled and my husband suffers with a bad back. (So it is just one less than able bodied person with a 37Kilo awning!) This works very well for us. I would have been in total agreement with you a few years ago when we were fit and young lol
Rich does get a bit tetchy and the time before l did hide in caravan! lol. I think next time We will know what we are doing. Thanks very much for your comment.
I totally agree with you if you are fit and able. We are not, so wanted to show people who are less able that its still something they could do. If you follow our journey on our channel you would understand. Its nice to have peoples opinions though so thank you for taking the time comment ~ Lin
I did not mean to offend I did not realize this was the reason it was being used. I thought you where just testing the product. Air awnings although easier to erect, and safer (I have a dent in my caravan from a pole to prove this) They are very heavy to pull through the awning. Watch the videos from Attwools the method they use to pull the awning through is much easier than any other way I have found. Cheers Jason
Hi Jason I wasn't offended at all. I am sorry if my words came across like that and I am sorry if I offended you because that was not my intention either lol. Yes we have seen the videos from Attwools I need to take that guy with me on our hols! lol. He makes it look so easy!! Not sure if you have subscribed to us but if you have you will see what a fun loving gal I am. We try to keep our channel real and show the ups and downs of caravanning for those less able. Thanks everso for taking the time to reply, I am very grateful. Keep Smiling (thats my motto) xx
I have a kampa 390 air , the wife feeds it into the rail and I pull it , it its in position in 2 or 3 mins . I don't get the awning buddy , to me it makes a simple job more complicated. On a lighter note .. how can it be raining people ? 😂😂
Scott Irons lol about the raining people but believe me when those heavens opens I thought it WAS raining people lol. Yes I take on board what you are saying but our awning being that much bigger makes it so much heavier. And because of my stroke I only have one arm that's any good. Rich had also fallen 8 feet off a ladder a couple of weeks earlier so we are a right helpless pair together! lol. If like us people are in their 60s the awning buddy is a Godsend. You must be very fit lol - Lin
Sorry for the delay in replying. Thank you so much for your comment. He should have used his own breath. He has got plenty of hot air when it comes to awnings lol ~Lin
Thanks very much for taking the time to watch and comment. This video seems a lifetime ago now lol. Rich had a bad back & I felt useless just getting over a major stroke. We've had such fun on our caravan journey and now have a motorhome. Unfortunately we haven't put much video out this year as we haven't got out much but hopefully watch this space for more arguments and fun - Lin
It just made a change from 'cats and dog's lol ....it rained that heavy later on that I thought people were jumping on our roof with hobnail boots. I have honestly never heard rain like that before!
Indeed! lol. Things have improved (not) since buying a motorhome. We do end up laughing at our selves at how cross we get at one another! Some people go for perfection in their film making....we just show it as it is. Thanks for taking the time to comment. And by all means join us on our eventful journeys ~ Lin
Good grief that is a terrible design I think my husband would not be putting awning up if he had to use that Its more hassle than its worth having to thread it all the way through awning rail Take a look at the Kampa Easy Awning Pulley its a lot easier and awning on rail in less than a minute There are videos on you tube showing how easy it is to use Think you will love it
Yes this was a long time ago now and I believe the Kampa one is much better. Rich had a bad back and I hadn't long had a stroke so this was the only thing on the market at the time to help us. It is so funny to look back on now as we didn't have a clue what we were doing. Got a Motorhome now so much easier these days ~ Lin
Ten out of ten. Yes you are correct this is Waldegraves. I have a really soft spot for Waldegraves because we took a seasonal pitch there for two years and had some wonderful times. We have a Motorhome now so hope to go back this year for a few days. Do you like it there? ~ Lin
Yeah if you dont know me you would think I'd need a slap lol. I couldn't help due to my limited mobility after having a stroke (see further videos). It was very frustrating for both of us to try and get that awning up. But maybe a slap might of helped? lol
Lol This was a long time ago when Rich had a bad back and I hadn’t long had a stroke so we wanted to show our friends that it could be done (those that knew us) and 65,000 views later we still get comments lol. Thank you for watching ~ Lin
Everyone is entitled to their opinion Ken and it must be so lovely to be able to put up an awning without any aids. Yes I agree with you it must seem like a joke when you are fit and able and I really do hope your good health continues for many years. I have had a stroke and Rich has a bad back (not looking for sympathy) so we just want to show that it is possible to carry on with a smile.
Well done you two! that looks like a success
Thanks Ann -Lin
Glad the awning went up without too much trouble you both seem to be loving your caravan life hope it continues all the best.
Buzz - thank you. Yes we really are enjoying ourselves. The only downside for me is the travelling to site. I'm hoping it's a passing phase. After a stroke it's very easy to get overwhelmed with so much to do on the day of travel and the same for the return journey. I am just hoping that's all it is and am working hard to overcome it! - Lin
Hi Lin your so right about the journey there and back and the stress that goes with setting up and packing away I always feel like another holiday just to get over that one..... for what its worth I think your doing really well keep it up... it will all even out soon.. take care
Thank you so much. It gives me a great boost to get lovely comments from people like you. A big thank you again x
Years ago an seasoned caravaner told me to spray furniture wax into the gully. The awning goes through a treat.
That's a great idea. Thank you. We now have a motorhome so don't need that tip for there but I'm going to try it on my sliding doors at home. Thanks ~ Lin
glad i see this ,i was thinking of getting one of those inflaters as i thought it would be quicker than the hand pump ,but now i think ill keep with the hand pump :)
great video guys
Sorry for not getting back to you. Im trying to catch up with everybody now Rich is better. You can se=it on a chair with a cuppa though, saves a lot of energy lol ~ Lin
To the tune of. "Knees up muvver Brahn"!
Thanks for video just bought one of these Awning Buddys.
Sorry for the delay in replying. Thank you so much that made me laugh. How are you getting on with the awning buddy? ~Lin
It was fine. As was getting up the air awning this time. (Last time it leaked.) A handy bit of kit. The weather has been so hot over the last few weeks that we left the awning off as it made the 'van stuffy.
Thanks so much for subscribing Jason. Without you wonderful people out there we wouldn't be making videos. We feel quite a responsibility now lol
That was brilliant. Away to troll through your other stuff now 👍
Thank you so much for commenting. They were in the days of big learning curves for us, with me after my stroke and Rich with a bad back we muddled through. We've never tried to be anything but ourselves, warts and all. We are still having fun but now in a motorhome. The divorce in a bag has now been replaced by an air gazebo so much more civilised these days lol ~ Lin
My Mrs loves it when it's time to put the awning up. She's gets a telling off
Sorry for the delay in replying. Thank you so much for your comment. Now we are on the seasonal pitch its Just one argument in March when it goes up and another in November when it comes down lol~Lin
I thought you did well,if it was me and my wife some one would have called the police halfway through!!🤣
Love your comment. A lot of people didn't see the funny side of this video. We were a right pair of idiots Rich with his back and me not being able to do much after a stroke. It makes me laugh just thinking about it! Thanks for watching ~ Lin x
Well done,you had me chuckling.
Thank you so much for watching. This seems such a long time ago....we are now on to other disasters in a motorhome these days but no Awning just a Gazebo to argue about. Still making memories just need the time to upload the adventures ~ Lin
That Awning Buddy looks like an excellent piece of kit! once you had it fed through the awning rail LOL...
Yes you are right about that so I made Rich put some lubricant spray in the track next time we did it. You'll get to see 3rd time lucky video soon lol ~ Lin
Hi both, thanks for sharing your vid. I have to say I love our air awning, so much less messing about than our poled awning.
Little tip: to save the struggle of reaching the rail, use your step. On a separate note, how are you getting on with the new car? Andy
Thanks Andy. Where do you mean to use the step? The car is great thanks. We love it. All my friends are hoping that I get the all clear to drive again from the Stroke Dr. So I can give them all a lift home after drinky poos lol. The only time I drink is at the caravan, so it goes straight to my head as demonstrated on the vids lol
Home from Home with Lin & Rich when you're threading the rail, it looked a stretch for Rich.
Fingers crossed for you with driving! Take care, Andy
Thank you guys for making these videos. I know what you mean in the title, my wife HATES putting up the awning. We're still on old poles and thinking of buying a new air awning, would you buy one again, is it any advantage or just a modern touch? I'm afraid of the cost to buy and also the cost of repairs.
Hi and thanks for your comment. Funnily enough Rich and I were only talking about this today. We absolutely love the Air Awning but wish we had gone for a smaller size. We are thinking about getting a small one for the winter as we wouldn't be sitting out there but want something to wipe the dog and change our shoes. This one is so heavy. Should have gone for the 400 for summer. I think like all things we will find the knack of doing it. We will try and film it next trip with everything attached and see how that goes.
Don’t waste your money like we did with a Kampa air awning. Absolute rubbish. Learn how to put up your existing awning properly instead of fighting with it.
Love the title, (divorce in a bag) hahahaha thats me and my mrs.. brilliant👌👍
Yeah cant believe we are still married...but then....we have changed to a motorhome now lol ~ Lin xx
As the lady says, feed it in at the higher one! Listen too her! The Chaffinch song is great.
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - Ive been having trouble with my messages not getting through to me. Thanks Graham......yes I know "he is a prat" lol but I love him! We do bicker at each other but who doesn't when putting up an awning lol. I did offer him a brandy but he declined!!.....cheers for commenting ~ Lin
Loved the vlog , been there done that , know how you both feel . Nice bird song though ! Love you both.
Thanks Eric for your lovely comment - Lin
that seemed fairly quick , still unsure about the pump? did you find the pump better? awning will of course be heavier with sides attached, quicker but harder to pull, interesting o see how you get on. colin.
I think it only took 25 mins even with the arguments and rain. lol The pump was a bit temperamental. Should have read the instructions better! Yes, I'll be interested to see how long it takes with everything still attached. Thanks Colin - Lin
hi just found you and have even subscribed .we have only owned our caravan a year so still learning.having owned a trailer tent for 14 yrs .I like my poles only takes 15 to 25 mins to get up..wr are looking at a newer car for next yr.please can you do a log on the car.spec running costs .mpg etc.we have a sangyung dealer near us
Thanks Victor. I don't think we will ever get to grips with caravanning but by sharing our mishaps etc we hope people will see its ok to make mistakes. Yes its a very good idea to do a Car Video. I'll have to get on to Rich to clean it first lol ~ Lin
Hi How are you getting on with your Awning Buddy. Are you finding it any easier now, after seeing this video we are thinking of getting one. I have noticed that Kampa have got one on the market, have you seen it and would you recommend either.
Yes we like the Awning Buddy although Rich seems to think the Kampa one might be easier to use although we havent tried it. We are going to stick with the Awning buddy for now and can recommend it.
Lin & Rich great video & a good demo for people who struggle to put an awning up if not as abled as others. I currently have an Isabella Magnum with annexe & I am seriously considering a Kampa Air Ace Pro 500 what are your thoughts on this awning for weather in particular windy weather & in general what are your thoughts on the awning ? Reason for asking I like your vids I know subscribe & trust your opinion. I look forward to your reply. ( just had 3 weeks in Cornwall loved every minute, quite windy, rainy but loved it also meteor shower & at 3am two unidentified flying objects totally sober)
Tee Pee Thank you so much for your comment. In our experience the Kampa Air Ace Pro (Pro meaning it's made of a stronger material) is great. It was a lot easier with the awning buddy and there is another video that's shows on our third attempt how we get it right. We would say that it stands up really well to high winds although we have added storm straps just to make sure. We've found that the poles just move with wind so there is no strain as there would be with poles bending as with conventional awnings. You were very lucky to see meteors during the earth passing through the perseids. I usually camp out in the garden on the lounger to watch but unfortunately it was too cloudy here. One year I actually saw a fireball and reported it to the astronomical society which they logged. It was the most thrilling thing to see. I've also witnessed meteors that actually make sounds. As for your UFO's what did they look like? How exciting!
Home from Home with Lin & Rich Yes I heard it was the Perseids, the first one I saw it was dusk & I was talking to my temporary neighbour before he left that evening & couldn't understand what I had just seen (meteor) it was so low in the atmosphere & only seemed like a hundred feet above unless it was higher & larger then we saw a couple more & then as the night fell saw them most of the evening out of the fixed bed sunroof until we retired around 11pm. As for the UFO's they were Friday night around 3am I woke up looking at the stars through the same roof saw satellites, the odd cloud passing no meteors then two parallel bright lights in our airspace much faster than a plane but not quite as fast as a shooting start pass over. These were craft not debris the meteors the fire was at the rear these were bright white lights in such parallel that they were craft. I am always sceptical until I have actual proof witnessing with my own eyes then I make my decision & I am 99% that these were UFO no noise at all. I am a level headed sane person. I am so pleased I saw these it confirms my open mindedness. thanks for the info on the awning I think a 500 for next year 👍
Stick with your Isabella you won’t find the Kampa any easier and once it’s up you’ll realise what a nasty piece of kit it is. Been there, done that.
very good your video I recommend to change the pump whit a gale pump much better pump
My wife and I normally do this together...she feeds the awning up the slot and I just pull it right across but we have the much heavier kampa air awning.....actually last week I had to lift fit and pump up the awning all by myself...almost killed me lol
Sorry for the delay in replying. I think ours is the heaviest Kampa there is at 5 meters long. Rich uses the "Awning buddy" as he has a bad back and I am disabled. It really does take the strain of the weight ~ Lin xx
this almost put me off caravaing!!
Yep it nearly put me off too!! lol. We've finally mastered it now thank goodness. Our versions of caravanning seem very different from all those so called experts who seem to get things right first time..... They are probably just good at editing lol
I was thinking the same ... lol.
Blimey that looked such hard work.
Wow that looks well better with the awning buddy where did you get this from and how much was it
Not too keen on the pump tho I prefer to get the kids 2 do it lol lol I understand why you got it tho
Yes it's very difficult for me to help. The stroke has left my right hand rather useless. And My leg isn't much better. My head still thinks I can do everything though lol. We got the Awning Buddy from www.moztanleisureltd.co.uk It is £25.99 I'm sure the kids would find it easy lol - Thanks for your comment- Lin
Home from Home with Lin & Rich
Well I am happy that you seem to be in recovery tho not letting it get in your way I take my hat off too you stay strong and keep the videos coming
Thank you so much xx
We love our Kampa air awning, it's only 1/2 a divorce in a bag than the fixed pole one we had before.
lol I like that. Now we only put it up at the seasonal once a year and take it down once a year I can take the two arguments lol
Elaine Higham Learn to put up a poled awning properly and it’s not a divorce in a bag at all! We had a Kampa Fiesta Air Pro. Absolute rubbish, used it a few times then went back to our Isabella. Much easier to put up and far superior in every respect.
That was very funny
Thank you for your comment. Things haven't much improved now we have a motorhome. Same arguments different vehicle lol ~ Lin
Hi Guys, Well done your getting better each time, you made me laugh with the title {divorce in a bag} know what you mean me and my other half always end up having words over that dam thing as well, god bless atb Wayne.
We do try to show our viewers just as we are!! lol. We so enjoy making the videos and especially enjoy all the lovely comments we get. So thank you
Probably would have got on better if he'd read the instructions first
How much did you pay for your caravan
Hi Connor we paid around £18,000 ~ Lin
Have you guys not seen the Kampa Awning Pulley system? It looks easier than this. Really laughing at this video, it reminded me of our conversations when putting up our caravan awnings 🤣
Thanks the Kampa Awning Pulley looks quite good what Ive seen of it. This was way back when, when neither of us knew what we were doing. I had not long had my stroke and Rich had a bad back. What a pair!! Glad you saw the funny side as we are what we are lol ~ Lin xx
@@HomefromHomewithLinRich Wow Lin, you don't look like you had a stroke, you seem to have recovered well. Bad back, I remember them, mine is still weak but Tramadol sorted me, and fingers crossed, hasn't returned. Love the videos, keep well and stay safe in these times.
@@andysherman711Thank you I was always very conscious of it then.This is my story if you want to know the history. I actually started the channel as speech therapy and for making money for the Stroke Association which I still do with the money from UA-cam (by people watching the adverts)
ua-cam.com/video/7DJVtnjZvTg/v-deo.html
Surely with TWO PEOPLE all you need is a snap tackle and a piece of rope one pulls the rope and one feed it. Far cheaper than the KIT from Kampa. AND QUICKER. Maybe the kit would be OK for a single person . But with two my idea is best and cheapest
Thanks for your comment. The reason we use the "Awning Buddy" is because I am disabled and my husband suffers with a bad back. (So it is just one less than able bodied person with a 37Kilo awning!) This works very well for us. I would have been in total agreement with you a few years ago when we were fit and young lol
You make it look like a piece of cake! Must admit I have to put the awning up on my own, otherwise it would be divorce!
Rich does get a bit tetchy and the time before l did hide in caravan! lol. I think next time We will know what we are doing. Thanks very much for your comment.
buy the time you have faffed about with the awning buddy you could have the awning pumped up.
I totally agree with you if you are fit and able. We are not, so wanted to show people who are less able that its still something they could do. If you follow our journey on our channel you would understand. Its nice to have peoples opinions though so thank you for taking the time comment ~ Lin
I did not mean to offend I did not realize this was the reason it was being used. I thought you where just testing the product.
Air awnings although easier to erect, and safer (I have a dent in my caravan from a pole to prove this) They are very heavy to pull through the awning.
Watch the videos from Attwools the method they use to pull the awning through is much easier than any other way I have found.
Cheers
Jason
Hi Jason I wasn't offended at all. I am sorry if my words came across like that and I am sorry if I offended you because that was not my intention either lol. Yes we have seen the videos from Attwools I need to take that guy with me on our hols! lol. He makes it look so easy!! Not sure if you have subscribed to us but if you have you will see what a fun loving gal I am. We try to keep our channel real and show the ups and downs of caravanning for those less able. Thanks everso for taking the time to reply, I am very grateful. Keep Smiling (thats my motto) xx
I have subscribed and look forward to seeing your caravan adventures.
Jason
I have a kampa 390 air , the wife feeds it into the rail and I pull it , it its in position in 2 or 3 mins . I don't get the awning buddy , to me it makes a simple job more complicated. On a lighter note .. how can it be raining people ? 😂😂
Scott Irons lol about the raining people but believe me when those heavens opens I thought it WAS raining people lol. Yes I take on board what you are saying but our awning being that much bigger makes it so much heavier. And because of my stroke I only have one arm that's any good. Rich had also fallen 8 feet off a ladder a couple of weeks earlier so we are a right helpless pair together! lol. If like us people are in their 60s the awning buddy is a Godsend. You must be very fit lol - Lin
Send a taxi for that tall young guy from Attwoolls
Yeah we needed him defo! lol
need a bigger air pump.. would go much faster =)
Sorry for the delay in replying. Thank you so much for your comment. He should have used his own breath. He has got plenty of hot air when it comes to awnings lol ~Lin
Divorce in a bag indeed.
Thanks very much for taking the time to watch and comment. This video seems a lifetime ago now lol. Rich had a bad back & I felt useless just getting over a major stroke. We've had such fun on our caravan journey and now have a motorhome. Unfortunately we haven't put much video out this year as we haven't got out much but hopefully watch this space for more arguments and fun - Lin
I've never seen it rain people before...
It just made a change from 'cats and dog's lol ....it rained that heavy later on that I thought people were jumping on our roof with hobnail boots. I have honestly never heard rain like that before!
Haha my wife always refers to the crows walking on the caravan roof early morning as wearing hobnail boots, they're just so bloody loud!
Ours was up first time!
This was way back when, when neither of us knew what we were doing. I had not long had my stroke and Rich had a bad back. What a pair!! ~ Lin xx
You need to hide the kitchen knives
Indeed! lol. Things have improved (not) since buying a motorhome. We do end up laughing at our selves at how cross we get at one another! Some people go for perfection in their film making....we just show it as it is. Thanks for taking the time to comment. And by all means join us on our eventful journeys ~ Lin
Good grief that is a terrible design I think my husband would not be putting awning up if he had to use that
Its more hassle than its worth having to thread it all the way through awning rail
Take a look at the
Kampa Easy Awning Pulley its a lot easier and awning on rail in less than a minute
There are videos on you tube showing how easy it is to use
Think you will love it
Yes this was a long time ago now and I believe the Kampa one is much better. Rich had a bad back and I hadn't long had a stroke so this was the only thing on the market at the time to help us. It is so funny to look back on now as we didn't have a clue what we were doing. Got a Motorhome now so much easier these days ~ Lin
This looks like waldegraves
Ten out of ten. Yes you are correct this is Waldegraves. I have a really soft spot for Waldegraves because we took a seasonal pitch there for two years and had some wonderful times. We have a Motorhome now so hope to go back this year for a few days. Do you like it there? ~ Lin
give er a Slap mate ! ..JK..
Yeah if you dont know me you would think I'd need a slap lol. I couldn't help due to my limited mobility after having a stroke (see further videos). It was very frustrating for both of us to try and get that awning up. But maybe a slap might of helped? lol
What a waste of time that peice of kit is. The time it take to thread awning buddy in you could have just thread in awning. Lol
Lol This was a long time ago when Rich had a bad back and I hadn’t long had a stroke so we wanted to show our friends that it could be done (those that knew us) and 65,000 views later we still get comments lol. Thank you for watching ~ Lin
Quicker and easier to do it the traditional way this is a joke
Everyone is entitled to their opinion Ken and it must be so lovely to be able to put up an awning without any aids. Yes I agree with you it must seem like a joke when you are fit and able and I really do hope your good health continues for many years. I have had a stroke and Rich has a bad back (not looking for sympathy) so we just want to show that it is possible to carry on with a smile.