Ive caravanned for many years and reached an age where I wanted a little less work when pitching than is needed to erect my full awning so decided on a porch awning. What a mistake choosing this one. It's almost impossible to erect in under three hours. I can put up my full awning much easier and in much less time and the result is much more regular and square. This porch awning is nothing short of a nightmare to get up left alone get it looking square. On returning home I shall be trying to sell it but feel maybe I should put it it where it belongs I e the dustbin and it's only three weeks old. Final comment DONT BUY ONE.