Awning straps

[crackacoldie]

We put the legs down, then peg them into the ground - in everyone's experience, is that enough in a decent wind or should we be chucking a rope over the roller as well?

I put a rope over as well, have had the pegs pull out if the legs when it blew up one night.

 

[dakky68]

...have had the pegs pull out if the legs when it blew up one night.

Ooh, that's not good. Noted.

 

[Pace]

AFK's on, legs down (I tend to walk into them also @crackacoldie ), pegged in and tied down for us. Pace.

 

[Antman]

We use a piece of strapping the same as seat belt strapping that goes over the barrel between where the awning starts and the arm starts. Then we use some small d-shackles to attach a guy rope and peg into the ground. If the wind dictates, we will also attach the de-flappers if needed. Legs up or Legs down, again dependant on wind and how we are setup. We quite often have two vans with their doors facing each other, far enough away to roll each awning out.

I would post a pic but i haven't got one. I can get one in a week or so if you like?
Cheers
Ants

 

[Janbo]

Thanks Ants a pic would be good when you get a chance!