A camper van awning can give you tons of extra living space outside your van, plus a safe spot to be outside in the rain or intense sun.
If you’re going to spend any amount of time in your camper, a camper van awning is pretty much a requirement.
But which camper awnings are the best? Which one should you spend your hard-earned money on? We looked at the best van awnings on the market to answer this question.
Let’s dive in!
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The 7 Best Camper Van Awnings in 2022
Without further ado, let’s go over some of the best campervan awnings for van life!
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1. Rhino Rack Batwing Awning
The Rhino Rack Batwing Awning is one of the coolest camper van awnings we’ve seen. You’re able to choose which side you want to be covered (right or left), and you get overhead coverage near the trunk!
This is a roof mounted awning and it fits on most standard roof racks. Whether you plan on using this on a camper van or truck tent, this van awning will exceed all of your expectations.
2. ROAM Rooftop Awning
Looking for an award-winning van awning that not only has an easy setup, but also provides plenty of shelter from the sun and inclimate weather?
Look no further than this rooftop awning from ROAM.
This awning is a great investment for any camping vehicle with a roof rack (such as truck campers and camper vans). ROAM currently sells two types of camper van awnings, a standard rooftop awning and a standard awning room.
3. ARB Awning
The ARB van awning is affordable, durable, and, arguably, one of the best campervan awnings for smaller vans. With its adjustable height settings and waterproof UV protection, you’ll be set!
It’s able to be permanently mounted to a roof rack and, because there’s no hand crank, it’s best suited for smaller vans (as we said above). Unlike most awnings, you can expect to pay less than $500 for the ARB awning.
4. Fiamma Awnings F45s
If you’re looking for a lightweight camper van awning, the Fiamma F45s is the perfect awning for you. While it does cost between $800-$1,300+, we have to say this is by far one of the best campervan awnings out there.
This camper van awning has shock-absorbing brackets that help withstand high winds as well as built-in LED lights. There’s also a UV stabilized cover that can be rolled in easily with a manual winch.
Between the sturdy structure and weather protection, this van awning tent provides you with more than enough living space!
5. Dometic Rally AIR Pro 330
The Dometic Rally Air Pro 330 is a popular option if you’re looking for drive away awnings with inner tents. This campervan awning provides extra floor space thanks to the awning tent and is made with weather-resistant fabric.
Unlike other awnings, the Single Point Inflation AirFrame technology ensures a fast set-up with minimum fuss. All you have to do is connect the awning tunnel to your vehicle by throwing the attached webbing straps over the motorhome, or with the use of a drive-away kit.
This is one of the more expensive camper van awnings on our list, starting at $1,960+. However, it’s definitely one of the best van awnings with a tent that you can get today.
6. 270° Peregrine Awning
The Peregrine 270 campervan awning is incredibly easy to set up – so easy in fact, that one person can do it! It provides you with, you guessed it, 270° coverage and can be attached to most roof racks.
The fabric is built with Light Suppression Technology, which helps to reduce the temperature by 20% (and can sometimes prevent sunburns). This campervan awning is ideal for overnight stays, meal breaks, and long term base camping.
7. Hasika Versatility Teardrop Awning
The Hasika Versatility Teardrop Awning is not only an affordable awning, it’s able to fit any size van (and doesn’t require a roof rack to be installed).
It easily attaches to any size van with pegs and guy ropes and the teardrop-shaped van awning creates plenty of outdoor space for your table and camping chairs while being protected from inclimate weather.
Note: This van awning is about $140 and is a less durable camper awning than other options we’ve shared, but it’s still one of the best portable awnings you can get.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve received a lot of questions on how to pick out the best van awning. To save you a few Google searches, we added them here!
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We hope you enjoyed this article on camper van awnings! Let us know if you purchase one or, if you have a van awning already, let us know if it’s different from what we listed!
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