We rather optimistically hoped to get 2 dogs to sleep in the ‘tunnel’ bit, with just their beds. Leaving the sliding door open with a midge net in place. That way they felt close enough but the van itself would be an adult only place.
It worked until they smelt other van owners cooking breakfast and snook out to see what they could cadge.
We then tried to contain them in the main bit of the awning, but the bottom of the doors didn’t zip, so they escaped again. We had to block all the doors to keep them in.
If yours is in a crate then you should be fine. I bought mine 2nd hand knowing it was a gamble. I think that’s the way with awnings....it’s tough to find something ideal, so buying and selling 2nd hand only means minimal losses.