Vango Cove III Driveaway Awning

The Vango Cove III driveaway awning range sits alongside your campervan or motorhome rather than behind it, positioning the living space to face outwards towards your pitch view instead of staring at the side of your vehicle. This side-attachment layout gives you better privacy from neighbouring pitches and makes the most of scenic locations where you want to sit looking at the hills or coast rather than your van. Built from Sentinel Active 75D polyester with a 3,000mm hydrostatic head rating, the awning uses Powerflex fibreglass poles that keep the packed weight manageable whilst maintaining stability in typical UK camping conditions. Both Low and Mid height versions come with sewn-in groundsheets, diamond clear windows, and pre-attached front canopies for covered seating outside.

Which Vango Cove III height fits my campervan or motorhome?

The Low version fits campervans and low-roof vehicles with attachment heights between 180cm and 210cm, which covers VW T4, T5, and T6 models along with similar sized conversions. The Mid version fits vehicles with attachment heights from 210cm to 255cm, suiting larger panel van conversions like Peugeot Boxers and Mercedes Sprinters or smaller motorhomes. Both models measure 310cm deep by 320cm wide with 205cm peak height once pitched, and typical setup takes around 10 minutes after you've done it once or twice.

Multiple attachment methods come pre-fitted on both versions so you're not buying separate kits for different vehicles. There's 6mm kador beading for standard awning rails, 8-metre over-vehicle straps for vans without rails, roof bar tabs if you've got roof bars fitted, and a sleeve that works with pole-and-clamp systems. The connecting tunnel between awning and vehicle rolls away and detaches using toggles when you drive off for the day, leaving the awning freestanding on site until you return and reconnect. Two doors in the tunnel section let you access both front and rear vehicle doors without walking outside. The TBS II Tension Band System braces the poles at three points to stop sideways flex when wind picks up, and you adjust or stow the bands depending on weather. Flat-threshold doors make wheelchair and pram access straightforward, whilst toggled privacy curtains let you adjust light levels throughout the day. The Low version weighs 13.9kg and the Mid weighs 14.3kg, both packing into oversized carry bags that make repacking less frustrating when you're trying to get off site.

Should I choose the Vango Cove III Low or Mid height awning?

How popular are driveaway awnings with UK motorhome owners?

Driveaway awnings account for 19 per cent of all motorhome awning purchases in the UK according to industry polling, making them the second most popular awning type after sun canopies. The Low height category (180-210cm) outsells Mid and Tall versions because it fits the most popular campervan platforms including all VW Transporter and California models. Side-facing designs like the Cove III have grown in popularity on sites where pitches face specific views or where privacy from neighbouring units matters.