Telta awnings have quickly become a familiar sight on UK campsites. This guide covers the current ranges, how Telta builds them, the warranty and what to check on a used one.
Telta makes air awnings for caravans, motorhomes and campervans. In addition, it sells camping furniture to match.
Telta is a Danish awning brand with its own UK website. The founders describe themselves as third-generation members of the leisure industry. So they bring decades of combined awning experience to the brand.
Telta keeps its range focused on air awnings. Instead of adding complex extras, it concentrates on simple, practical features. For example, most models share the same frame, fabric and fittings, and mainly differ in size and front layout.
Alongside the awnings, Telta sells furniture, privacy rooms and spare parts. Its chairs and tables suit an awning setup well.
Telta offers a clear ladder of air awnings, from a light porch to a residential full awning. Here are the main ranges in its current line-up.
Lightweight porch
A light porch awning with a single air tube. A zipped baffle lets it fit connection heights from 235 to 280 cm.
Versatile porch
Its front panel rolls to the centre, rolls up to the roof or comes off. So it turns into a sun canopy in seconds.
Flagship porch
Telta’s roomy flagship porch awning. It suits caravans and motorhomes, and an extra-large annexe can extend it.
Panoramic porch
A deeper porch in 390 and 490 widths, with large full-height windows. A multi-zip system helps it fit more vehicles.
Full awning
Telta’s first full caravan awning, with a 250 cm depth. It comes in sizes 11 to 19 to suit most caravans.
Residential
Both use heavier SolTex fabric for long stays. Telta designs the Estate porch and Apex full awning for seasonal pitches.
Most Telta awnings share a curved lower edge in PVC. As a result, the front stays tough and easy to wipe clean.
You pump the frame up from one valve. Then several deflation points help squeeze the air out when you pack away.
Many models have two sizes of beading. So they fit a standard awning rail and a 5 mm wind-out awning.
Telta protects its air tubes with reinforced sleeves. In addition, isolation valves keep one damaged tube from emptying the rest.
Caravan Adventuring has reviewed two Telta awnings after long-term use. Both earned the Caravan Adventuring Recommended badge.
Telta also sells chairs, tables and footrests. These pieces suit the space inside a Telta awning well.
Telta uses its own fabrics across the range. Teltex is a breathable fabric for roofs and walls. Retailers say it weighs around 20% less than similar awning fabrics. Meanwhile, AeroTex is a tough 210D ripstop polyester for lighter models.
For seasonal use, the Estate and Apex switch to SolTex. Telta says this fabric combines waterproofing with breathability for long stays.
Inside, the curtain track sits on the side panels rather than the walls. Also, taller side panels mean less stooping as you walk in. Regulator pegging tabs then help the awning keep its correct shape.
Warranty terms vary by model, so always check before you buy. For example, retailers list the Spirit Air with two years on workmanship and three years on the tubes. Similarly, the Core Air drive-away carries three years on the air frame and two years on the awning.
Claims usually go through the dealer that sold you the awning. So keep your receipt safe, and register any details the dealer asks for.
A Telta awning suits many tourers. However, it helps to match the model to how you tour.
Before you choose, read the honest long-term reviews of the Telta Lounge and the Telta SkyLink 400. Both cover setup, space and the drawbacks found on tour.
Telta is a newer name, so most used Telta awnings are fairly recent. Even so, any second-hand air awning needs a careful look before you pay.
The best way to choose is to see a Telta awning pitched. First, use the retailer map on the Telta website to find a local dealer. Many dealers keep awnings on display, so you can compare sizes side by side.
Then, if you can, visit one of the big shows at the NEC in Birmingham. Many awning brands bring their latest models there.
When buying new, a dealer can also check the fit for your caravan. In contrast, a private sale is cheaper, but the checks are down to you. Whichever route you take, read caravan setup equipment for UK touring first.
Where are Telta awnings from?
Telta is a Danish brand. It also runs a UK website and sells through UK dealers.
Are Telta awnings any good?
Caravan Adventuring’s long-term reviews scored the Telta Lounge 47 out of 50 and the SkyLink 400 48 out of 50. However, the Lounge is heavy to feed through the awning rail, so plan for two people.
Does Telta make a full awning?
Yes. The Lounge is Telta’s first full caravan awning, and the Apex is its residential full awning.
Do Telta awnings fit motorhomes?
Many do. Several models have two sizes of beading, so they fit an awning rail or a wind-out awning.
Can I leave a Telta awning up all season?
Telta designs the Estate and Apex for seasonal use. In contrast, touring models such as the Lounge suit regular pitching and packing away.
What furniture does Telta make?
Telta makes chairs, tables and footrests. See the reviews of the Anholt chair, Bornholm table and Fyn footrest.
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