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

 

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.

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

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?