Quest Falcon 325 Driveaway Low

Our Opinion:-

Quest is the company that imports Westfield Outdoors Awnings & Furniture into the UK. They also manufacturer and import Awnings & Furniture under the Quest Brand and the products they sell are always good quality, with features generally not found on other makes..

The Falcon 325 is a great value Poled driveaway awning. Available in 2 sizes. The Low top to suit VW transporters and similar sized van sized conversions with an attachment height of 180-210cm and the High top to suit Coach-built and taller van based conversions with an attachment height of 240-270cm.

The stand-out features of the Falcon 325 driveaway awnings are the unique driveaway kit that zips on to the awning. This consists of a 6mm & 4mm dual bead, so will attach to a standard awning rail or a wind-out canopy awning channel. As it zips onto and off the Falcon 325 awning there is no need for Fig 8. You simply attach the Dual Kador to your awning rail or channel and zip it onto the awning. We would not recommend leaving the kador in place when you drive off unless you fit awning stoppers to stop onto your awning rail or are able to fully retract your wind-out canopy into its locked position with the kador in-situ.

The Falcon 325 also features an optional Toggle in groundsheet. So as standard has no groundsheet. This will suit customers who have experienced or regularly use campsites that insist on breathable groundsheets, where you could simply use a breathable groundsheet, or just prefer no groundsheet.

Another feature rarely found on Driveaway awnings but found on the Falcon 325 are rear pads. These are foam pads that allow the tunnel walls to sit against the van giving less draughts. Although this generally will not work unless you use optional rear pad Poles to push the foam pads against the vans bodywork. This is the system used on Caravan porch awnings. How effective it would on a curved van body is questionable. But remembering a driveaway awning has a front and rear door, making the main awning the weatherproof bit and the tunnel only ever a sheltered entrance or canopy then how good a seal do you need.

With some great features, small pack size and easy to erect tunnel design, large windows with privacy blinds and excellent value for money the Falcon 325 is well worth considering.

What the manufacturer says:-

The Falcon comes in two different sizes (low and high top) and is a very lightweight poled porch awning, that is high on features, ease of use and low on weight and cost.
The awning is all about ease of use and value. It features an easy to use, minimal quick-fit pole system. This pole system is quick to put together, lightweight and adjustable to help ensure the best pitching even on uneven ground. The pitching is easy enough to be done by a single person if required. It uses the modern Quest Tec75 fabric which is lightweight, quick drying and extremely waterproof making the awning easier to use and maintain. It is U.V. coated to help protect it from the harmful UV rays which helps extend its lifespan and gives you a U.P.F. rating of 50+ which is the highest possible giving you complete protection.
With windows all around you get amazing views from anywhere in the awning and loads of light to make the internal space feel bright and airy. The awning has additional features such as full mesh doors, roll down, half or full blinds, roll up front panels, sun canopy fronts (if used with the optional universal canopy pole kit). All this plus a very small pack size, light weight and amazing value makes the Falcon an excellent awning for the weekend, first timers, the budget conscious and just about anyone after an easy to use lightweight porch awning.

Single Person Pitch
This awning is so lightweight they can be fed into the awning channel by a single person. They are also very easy to erect and peg, so they can be pitched by a single person. Before we give an item the single person pitch logo, we test them by fully pitching them ourselves with one person.

Minimal Quick-Fit Frame
This awning has the minimal quick-fit frame system. This means it uses the minimal amount of poles making it smaller and easier to use. The frame is also adjustable. This is extremely useful when you pitch on uneven ground. Thanks to its adjustable nature it can be extended or shrunk to cater for uneven ground, slopes or obstacles which you can find on a large number of pitches, helping you to pitch correctly at all times.

Quest Tec75 Fabric
This is a modern, lightweight fabric. It has a high performance coating giving it a very high waterproof rating, whilst helping to keep the weight down and the pack size smaller. The fabric is naturally water repellent, which means it quick to dry, making it easier to dry the awning back at home if it is put away wet. It also means that it is easy to clean as the majority of dirt is just washed off with water as the dirt is not 'soaked in' like it can on some heavier fabrics. The technical specification of the fabric is 75D and a hydrostatic head (HH) of 3,000 mm. The advanced coating on this lightweight fabric also means that it is protected against the harmful suns rays and helps extend its lifespan. This same coating also gives it a U.P>f rating of 50+, which is the highest possible, giving you great protection from the sun as well.

Very Small Pack Size
This awning uses the minimal quick-fit frame system which is very small, especially when packed away. The lightweight fabric also allows it to be rolled and folded to a very small size. These two options together mean that these awnings pack down to a very small pack size, much smaller than its air rivals and smaller than you would think for an awning. This makes the awning easier to store away when not in use and easier to pack into your vehicle when loading ready for your break.

Built in Drive Away Kit
This awning has dual beading. It has both 4 and 6mm beading sewn into the tunnel to ensure it can be used on any type of connection (standard awning channel, any roll out awning (such as Thule Omnistor, or Fiamma F45 etc.). The beading can also be zipped on and off. This removes the need for a drive away kit as you simply unzip the beading when you want to drive away and zip it back on when you come back. This also allows for a much better connection to the vehicle. When using a drive away kit you have a number of figure of eight pieces and double sided beading strip in between your awning and vehicle. This is not a strong or as stable connection as this single zipped beading and the single, zipped beading also means the awning is closer to your vehicle, thus reducing the potential for a gap at the back by the tunnel allowing for a better connection.

Rear Draught Pads
Most caravan Porch awnings have the facility to use rear draught pads, but virtually no drive away awning has this facility, but this one does. These rear draught pads mean that when up against your vehicle it makes a better, tighter seal against the side of the van giving you a better fit. The pad can also help if you find you have a gap between the tunnel and your vehicle as it can be used to fill this gap. It also means you can use the optional (purchased separately) rear poles which push the draught pads against the vehicle giving you an even tighter seal and better connection.

Features

• Available in two sizes and features the lightweight and quick drying Quest Tec75 fabric.
• Minimal, Quick-Fit poled frame.
• Adjustable frame to work on all uneven surfaces..
• Built in drive away kit. This awning has dual 4 and 6mm beading that can be zipped on and off.
• No need for a drive away kit
• Better connection to the vehicle thanks to no drive away kit.
• Five doors (1 left, 1 right, 1 front, 1 left tunnel, 1 right tunnel).
• Full ventilation doors to the left and right for great air flow.
• Easy view, high vis guy lines.
• UV coating gives a U.P.F rating of 50+ for complete protection.
• Zip and roll up front panel that can be used as sun canopy (requires optional universal canopy pole kit).
• Crystal clear windows with roll down blinds that can be used at half height for views plus privacy, or full privacy if required.
• The two-way mud wall can be used on the inside or outside.
• Very small pack size: Packs away to small size.
• Lightweight: This is a very lightweight awning.
• This awning is easy enough to be pitched by one person.
• Sewn in rear draught pads on the tunnel allow for a better connection to your vehicle.

Specifications

• Vehicle connection height: 180 - 210 cm.
• Width: 325 cm.
• Height: 210 cm.
• Depth: 300 - 340 cm.
• Awning only Weight: 7 kg.
• Total Weight: 11.9 kg.
• Packed size : 80 x 28 x 28 cm.
• Warranty: 12 months.
• Fabric: Quest Tec75
• Windows: Crystal clear foil
• HH: 3,000 mm
• U.P.F.Rating: 50+

Optional Extras

• Storm roof pole
• Universal rear leg poles (pair)
• Toggle in fully tubbed groundsheet
• Pop up inner tent
• Universal canopy pole kit
• Drive away kit
• LED lighting