Thule Awnings

Thule awnings are designed to fit to the side of your van or campervan to give shelter anytime you need it, the perfect companion for people who like to outdoor comfort and convenience. Innovating with durable sleek designs, Thule have carved a niche for themselves in providing high-quality products for adventurers and campers alike.

How are awnings used?

Different types of awnings such as pull out and wind out refer to their operation, usually meaning they will be a fixed unit that uses a handle to wind out the awning before deploying the legs. Pull out canopies will roll out and create tension using bars along the sides of the fabric and will still use legs to provide adjustable support.

With different options, which should I go for?

The type of awning best suited can heavily depend on what type of fitting you want. Wind out awnings need a perfect fitment to operate correctly, and we’d recommend professional fitment to be able to achieve this. As all wind out awnings require vehicle specific brackets, you would need to check that your vehicle has a bracket suitable.

Roll out awnings can often fit to roof bars, so as long as your vehicle has the capacity to carry T-track ready roof bars, you can fit a Thule awning, meaning at home fitment is suitable, but they’re still available with vehicle specific brackets.

When fitted, your awning canopy will give sheltered entry into your vehicle, so most people will choose to fit it in relation to where the sliding door is, making access a little easier in less than ideal conditions.

My van is already fitted with a Pop Top roof, can I still fit an awning?

Yes, even with a Pop-Top, you can still fit an awning. Vehicle specific brackets are designed to work alongside converted vans to allow for both to be used, but it’s always worth checking with the roof manufacturer or measuring to ensure there’s enough clearance for both to work perfectly.

Can I get more use out of my awning?

Engineered to provide shade on sunny days and to give shelter on rainy days, but if you want even more, then it might be worth looking at the range of accessories designed for wind out versions. The awning accessories can help convert them into sleeping areas, expanding the usable space on your van and giving you the option of travelling a bit lighter by minimising the equipment you’ll actually need. Camper vans living areas can be pretty cramped, so you can increase the amount of room you have by providing great areas to relax or even cook in if well ventilated.

Thule Guarantee

After over providing their products to customers for over 75 years, Thule have the confidence to give a 2 year warranty, giving you peace of mind. They’re passionate about giving the best quality items so that they can be used for years to come, which can only be achieved through precision design and thoroughly testing every product for sustainability and reliability in extreme conditions at their own centre, dedicated to putting these items through their paces so you know you don’t have to.