1997 Abbey GTS 215 vogue - Our first caravan

Hi everyone. Thanks for the replies, and don't worry about the delay as I bought the caravan anyway hehe.

I got a damp tester and it was fine, we went to the site and stopped over in the caravan this weekend gone, whilst there we gave it a good old clean and the only thing we could find that was broken was one of the window stay holders, the ones which screw into the chassis. Nothing that a bit of superglue and a soldering iron weld won't cure.

The wife loves it and I think we got a good deal with this one although the clean water drum, waste water carrier and the step had disappeared between my initial viewing and payment and our first visit. Quite annoying as I paid via BACS in one lump sum only to find these missing when I got there. I mentioned it to the seller and he told me that they were not included in the sale although they were in the van when I viewed it. No big deal though as I can pick a few up second hand for a few pounds I'm sure. 

Now onto my next question:

Where can I get a second hand awning from for this caravan and how much should I pay? 

Are awnings designed as 'One fits all' etc?

Thanks in advance for all advice given :-)

P.S. We are now officially hooked on caravanning.

Your local caravan dealer may well sell second hand awnings, and they too would be able to advise you on the size you need for the van. There are often awnings offered on the clubs classified ads pages, btu as you say you do need to know the actual size to fit your van. If you have your van's handbook the size will be in there. If you've not got it there may be members on here with one who could advise you.

Glad that the van's fine for you and that you're enjoying your caravanning.

You normally measure full awnings from the ground, up around the awning track & back down to the ground again .... a piece of string will help. A porch type awning though, just uses the measurement from the ground up to the awning track.