Storm straps

[carolyn]

We have a pair of Omnistor ones for our Thule omnistor awning but we’re thinking about getting a pair of the Parotsol heavy duty ones before we head up to Ashbourne. It’s a bit breezy along the Seine! Just for a bit of extra protection along the front of the awning when we head “up North”. I will have my thermals ready and you know I’m not joking.

They look nice and sturdy, Does anyone know if there’s a funster discount. I’ve looked in the list but can’t see anything. I think he might be jezport . Thought it might be worth a cheeky ask. Thanks.

 

[pelican]

We have a pair of Omnistor ones for our Thule omnistor awning but we’re thinking about getting a pair of the Parotsol heavy duty ones before we head up to Ashbourne. It’s a bit breezy along the Seine! Just for a bit of extra protection along the front of the awning when we head “up North”. I will have my thermals ready and you know I’m not joking.

They look nice and sturdy, Does anyone know if there’s a funster discount. I’ve looked in the list but can’t see anything. I think he might be jezport . Thought it might be worth a cheeky ask. Thanks.

Maybe a good idea to wear them as braces.

 

[Gellyneck]

Maybe a good idea to wear them as braces.

Naw, these are better ones!

 

[carolyn]

I’m not sure if the last two posts are just people trying to be funny or are they implying that the Parotsol storm straps aren’t very good? I’ve found another thread on here now with a link to eBay and they look very sturdy. We’ve recently bought Thule G2 rain blockers just for the sides that we’re really pleased with but thought a couple of extra storm straps might be a good idea.

We have a bit of a thunderstorm today so we’re thinking, yes I know it’s dangerous to think too much, a couple more straps might be good. These Dutch , German and French are very casual about such matters, one has a couple of bits of string. That’s for his speedos mind you.

 

[Gellyneck]

I’m not sure if the last two posts are just people trying to be funny

Mine was trying to be but ..........................

Sorry

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[Dorwyn]

I've had storm straps that have pulled out of the top slot (what do you call that?) or slipped off the super size peg. It's not just the tension pull, but also the slack. So I've come to the conclusion don't risk it when it's stormy. Like that storm we had last night in Bergerac! Wow!

 

[CazPaul]

The Fiamma ones are cheap rubbish in my opinion, I know someone who has a Gala water filled tie down and Gala ratchet straps for his awning and he says it is great, fill up on site obviously.

 

[berni109]

Cant give a recommendation but is this recent post 'ratchet straps' any good. Maybe too heavyweight but would stop the van blowing away.
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[carolyn]

I've had storm straps that have pulled out of the top slot (what do you call that?) or slipped off the super size peg. It's not just the tension pull, but also the slack. So I've come to the conclusion don't risk it when it's stormy. Like that storm we had last night in Bergerac! Wow!

I agree, when we’ve just got the awning out we wind it in but when we’ve got these side bits on which do have their own extra tension poles it’s more of a palaver especially as we’re both short arses! We both have to stand on stools, admittedly they do make it more robust.

 

[Podney]

I agree, when we’ve just got the awning out we wind it in but when we’ve got these side bits on which do have their own extra tension poles it’s more of a palaver especially as we’re both short arses! We both have to stand on stools, admittedly they do make it more robust.

Be careful who’s stools you stand on.

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[Dorwyn]

I agree, when we’ve just got the awning out we wind it in but when we’ve got these side bits on which do have their own extra tension poles it’s more of a palaver especially as we’re both short arses! We both have to stand on stools, admittedly they do make it more robust.

We have a Fiamma front panel, which gives some sort of confidence with the extra pegs, and for the sides we use the netting type windbreaker panels which reduces side winds. And a curved mid rafter, which stops the awning flapping and stops rain water pooling. Still comes down before any storm!

 

[Simon Meadwell]

My Awning nearly collapsed last night. Forgot to lower one leg to let the water run off and the extra rafter we purchased wouldn’t fit. Luckily i could hear the awning creaking under the weight of the water on it. It was holding gallons and had sunken in
the middle. Pushed it up the releases the water lowered one leg and it survived. It was very heavy rain all night, lesson learned.

 

[busby]

I only use guy ropes, ,If it needs heavy industrial straps it's time to wind it in.BUSBY.

 

[carolyn]

I only use guy ropes, ,If it needs heavy industrial straps it's time to wind it in.BUSBY.

Yes we wind it in when we just have the awning out as that’s quick and easy, it’s for when we have these new Thule G2 rain blockers on the sides as well which do make it more stable but also make it more of a palaver.

 

[Dorset Diver]

I have used the Thule Straps for a while. They work well but the fittings are corroding. Clearly the designer forgot that they would be exposed to the elements .

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