Tailgate sunshade awning “

[Alfart]

Hi, now that the yellow ball in the sky has decided to appear occasionally, I have been thinking about some sort of panels that would fit around the open tailgate on my Alphie.

 I don’t want a drive away awning, as currently we just use it as a day van but it would be nice to sit outside under some protection from sun or rain at the back of the van when having a picnic.

Anyone got any thoughts or suggestions?

Alan

 

[Rojie]

10 hours ago, Alfart said:

Hi, now that the yellow ball in the sky has decided to appear occasionally, I have been thinking about some sort of panels that would fit around the open tailgate on my Alphie.

 I don’t want a drive away awning, as currently we just use it as a day van but it would be nice to sit outside under some protection from sun or rain at the back of the van when having a picnic.

Anyone got any thoughts or suggestions?

Alan

 

 Quite a while ago I came across a type of 'open sided tent' that was hung over the open tailgate; rather like a tall windbreak.

 

It may have been Vanco, and I think it was for one of the smaller Mercedes.

 

Easy to stow which, I expect, your panel idea would not be, whilst on the move.

[Alfart]

1 hour ago, Rojie said:

 Quite a while ago I came across a type of 'open sided tent' that was hung over the open tailgate; rather like a tall windbreak.

 

It may have been Vanco, and I think it was for one of the smaller Mercedes.

 

Easy to stow which, I expect, your panel idea would not be, whilst on the move.

Thanks Roger,

That sounds like the thing, I’ll take a look at their website.

cheers,

Alan

[Alfart]

Looking at Easy Camp Crowford camper tailgate tent, fits T6 VW and MB W447. Have messaged the company selling this if it would fit my Alfie. Anyone used one?