At The Awning Company, our team has spent more than 40 years designing and manufacturing bespoke awnings for motorsport from our Bolton facility. Over that time, we’ve worked with organisations and manufacturers including Motorsport UK, Avon Tyres, Kawasaki, MINI and Pirelli, as well as professional race teams competing in national championships.

That experience has shaped how we design our awnings. We know the working space needs to be quick to deploy, stable in open paddocks, and practical for real service conditions. We also know that every team is different. However, across teams and disciplines, the core requirement is always the same: a structured, reliable base that functions consistently at every circuit. 

A well designed Volkswagen Crafter awning delivers exactly that. It extends your vehicle into a defined pit space that supports mechanical work, crew movement and equipment storage without adding unnecessary complication, and here’s how.

Designed specifically for your Volkswagen Crafter van

Because it’s a bigger van, the awning needs to be designed properly to suit it. The Crafter comes with different roof heights and body lengths, and those variations affect mounting position, projection and overall balance. If those details aren’t handled correctly, the structure can sit awkwardly, restrict door access or lose usable headroom.

We’ve been building custom awnings for over 30 years, so we know how important those measurements are. Every Crafter awning we produce is made to measure in our workshop, based on your exact vehicle specification and how you use it trackside. Mounting height, projection depth, and layout are all confirmed during the design stage, ensuring the finished structure integrates cleanly with the van and performs reliably across multiple race weekends.

Built around your team

No two teams set up the same way. Even if you’re running similar vans, the way you use the space will differ. Some crews travel with multiple tyre stacks and tool chests. Others need room for data equipment, technical inspections or sponsor presence. Your awning should reflect how you operate.

At The Awning Company, we use M2 flame-retardant awning sheeting, available in a wide range of colours. If you want the awning to match your team colours, keep it understated, or go for split panels or a more distinctive finish, that’s all discussed at the design stage. 

We can also add your branding directly to the fabric so your logos are properly integrated into the design. In most paddocks, the awning ends up framing your entire working area. It’s what people see first when they walk past your setup, so having your branding applied cleanly and proportioned correctly helps the whole space feel cohesive and professional.

Alongside appearance, the practical options matter just as much. Roof types vary, so mounting kits are made specifically to suit your Volkswagen Crafter. Powder-coated cassette boxes are available if you want a cleaner finish. Roll-up doors, windows with night curtains, vehicle skirts and terrace systems can all be incorporated depending on how open or enclosed you need the space to be. Base frame kits are useful on hard standing, and ground sheets help keep equipment cleaner when conditions aren’t ideal.

One-day fitting that fits with your schedule

We know that preparation time between events is often limited, particularly during busy periods of the season when testing, transport and race weekends run close together. So, taking your Volkswagen Crafter out of use for several days isn’t always realistic, especially when it plays a central role in your race setup. That’s why we offer a premium one-day fitting service that fits seamlessly into your schedule.

We handle the entire process in-house, from production through to installation, so your Volkswagen Crafter awning is ready to go within a day, with no delays. Keeping everything under one roof allows us to focus on precision and quality throughout the installation, so the awning fits your vehicle seamlessly.

If you need to remain productive while we work, you’re welcome to stay on-site. We provide WiFi and a comfortable space to work, along with tea and coffee, so your day can continue uninterrupted. If you’d prefer to step away, you can hand over the keys and return later to a fully installed Volkswagen Crafter awning, ready for your next event.

As with all bespoke work, this service is subject to final awning specification, and we’ll confirm the details with you during the design stage.

If you’re running a Volkswagen Crafter as part of your motorsport setup and want a Volkswagen Crafter awning that’s built around your vehicle, or you have any questions about our awnings or process, give us a call on 01204 544 900 or get a quote. With over 40 years of experience designing and fitting bespoke motorsport awnings, we know what it takes to create a space that works for your team.