Awning tips

[Jewellbags]

First time using the roll out awning , it’s a little breezy - and tips on how to put it up in the most secure way ?

 

[glenn2926]

First time using the roll out awning , it’s a little breezy - and tips on how to put it up in the most secure way ?

Don’t put it out when windy. They cause an awful lot of damage if the wind gets under it. They blow over the roof which not only completely smashes the awning but also breaks roof lights tv aerial and damages the roof itself. I always use a tie down kit and never leave it out if leaving the van. Also wind it in overnight no matter what the weather forecast says. I peg the legs down as well.

 

[David and Sally]

Ditto

 

[Riverbankannie]

Ditto again. Tie down kit essential. Make do with some guy ropes and tent pegs, attached to top of awning legs, if you can put your hand on some, but the tie down kits are easier and they incorporate spring tensioners.

 

[Jewellbags]

Thanks to all , have put it away now but will avail myself of a tie down kit and in the mean time , get brown arms

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[dalspa]

Only wind it out a metre or so, then drop the legs down to support it fully as you further wind it out. Similarly when winding it in. I’ve seen people (mostly Frenchmen!) fully wind them out and then put the legs down. This puts an enormous strain on the fixings and should be avoided. I have a plastic step that I can stand on, if necessary, to reach up to get to the front rail for the legs.
As others have said, don’t leave out (or even put out) if windy. I nearly got caught out many years ago when a storm whipped up from nothing in seconds and I had to hang off the front rail to stop it going over the van. Never left it out overnight since.

 

[AndyPK]

A centre tension rod is also useful, depending on how wide your roll-out is, as it helps any rain to run off rather than pooling on the awning material......

 

[nicholsong]

Agree with the comments about not putting it out in windy conditions.

If I think on a little support on a light breeze day I get out the tool box and tie the centr of the awning to that - easier than pegs and I can use it on hard surfaces.

If one cannot put it out, there is often shade on one side of the MH or other, enough for a couple of chairs.

 

[Kannon Fodda]

I've almost come to the conclusion that the times you can use a roll out awning, without risk of it taking off as wind get's under it, are so limited that it's not really worth having it. I'll always deploy a tie down as even if it seems benign at some stage during the day wind is likely to increase or some weird squall can occur.

I don't know if it is less vulnerable if you were to fit sides and a front so wind can't get in so easily to create the sail? After all it seems that tuggers attaching full awnings can leave them up in quite severe conditions.

 

[AndyPK]

...and their awnings are pegged-down all round too!

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[nicholsong]

...and their awnings are pegged-down all round too!

Great for an easy getaway - not. But that's tuggers for you.

 

[Kelsae2]

Just had this happen to us at the weekend. Not too windy, just a bit gusty. Next thing you know there is an enormous bang and the awning landed on the roof. Very lucky that nothing damaged. Now need to re-attach the awning. Hopefully it will slide back on.