If you're like me, you relish the thought of the holidays coming up, and being able to pack the kids into the car, hook the caravan up, and disappear for a few weeks over Christmas.
With the busy lifestyle most of us lead, we only get to see each other for a couple of hours a day, and then we are rushing off to work and school, only to get home exhausted and unable to spend quality time with each other.
If you are planning such a holiday this year, then now is the time to start preparing, and as far as your caravan is concerned, one of the most important considerations is the awning.
A caravan is a great way of making your holiday inexpensive and exciting.
Without one, you can spend a lot of money on motels, and end up feeling like you could just as easily have stayed home.
Being in a caravan for a couple of weeks brings you back to nature and allows you to relax.
The only problem is, sometimes nature doesn't want to play fair.
I have spent a few holidays stuck inside the caravan with my family while it poured down with rain outside, and then finally I decided to purchase an awning, and I have never looked back.
There are many different types of awnings on the market, but the one you choose will largely depend on the make and model of your caravan.
Awnings that fit one model of caravan will not necessarily fit another, so it's important to take all your details with you when purchasing from a caravan specialist.