Thule awning tie down

[jako999]

I already know the answer to this really but I have a 5m Thule awning should I just buy the Thule tie downs or are there better ones out there?
Thanks

 

[Simon Meadwell]

You will get the usual you should always wind in . I have the fiamma strap which i always use and two ratchet straps as a fall back. Obviously you need to make the call when its too windy. I had to wind in recently in the south of France when a Mistral came through.
Its funny though some people dont strap down and theirs dont move whilst yours is flapping about.

 

[dunnah01]

Even when storm straps are fitted you'll end up winding it in when windy - the creaks and groans inside the van (ooh err) will drive you mad.

 

[Reallyretired]

We have a fiamma sunblock which is quite heavy, goes on the front of the awning and is pegged down at the bottom. Because it acts as a tiedown and a windblocker it stabilises the awning very well. We use a couple of ratchet straps too and in a sheltered spot for a few days we leave it up even at night with no movement.

 

[Roby2008]

I already know the answer to this really but I have a 5m Thule awning should I just buy the Thule tie downs or are there better ones out there?
Thanks

I made my own, 2 cheap locking straps(don't need a ratchet), Springs from Amazon - pack of 5 but only need 2, and 20 mins on the sewing machine....cost about 15 Euro.
Photo just for reference, not actually using them today, it's not windy in Slovenia.... Camping Sobec nr Bled, highly recommended...

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[jezport]

We have used and sold these for over 10 years and they are still going strong.

Deluxe Campervan Awning Tiedown Kit fits Fiamma Dometic Omnistore Thule VW T5 | eBay

Deluxe Awning Tiedown Strap Kit. The deluxe kit has denser webbing, heavy duty ratchets and S hooks. They are a lot stronger and you will only require one set for any size awning.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[DDJC]

Made my own.
I use cheapo Amazon ratchets and 1 inch yellow nylon webbing. Problem is that the Omnistor has few places to hook something onto. I've tried u-bolts, hooks, knots but all seem just a bit too heath robinson for me.

But the biggest problem with ratchets is that the little flip up plastic catches on the Omnistor legs arent strong enough to resist the pull of the ratchets. Still work in progress for me.

 

[carolyn]

We bought the heavy duty ones from jezport a few weeks ago for our Thule omnistore awning on our PVC. They’re sturdy and we are pleased with them overall but when we put the Thule wind/rainblocker sides on we do wish the webbing straps were that little bit longer. We have our Thule storm straps at the ends and then use the Jezport ones spaced along the front for added security and they are a bit short. They cost £26 pounds plus p&p so for the sake of an extra 1/2 a metre or so on each it would make the angle much better.

 

[DDJC]

Have to say though that we now always take in rather than strap down. In Aosta Mrs DDJC was lifted two foot in the air while hanging onto the Omnistor leg when a storm hit us.

 

[jezport]

We bought the heavy duty ones from jezport a few weeks ago for our Thule omnistore awning on our PVC. They’re sturdy and we are pleased with them overall but when we put the Thule wind/rainblocker sides on we do wish the webbing straps were that little bit longer. We have our Thule storm straps at the ends and then use the Jezport ones spaced along the front for added security and they are a bit short. They cost £26 pounds plus p&p so for the sake of an extra 1/2 a metre or so on each it would make the angle much better.

We can make them longer but in 14 years of selling thousands we have never had it requested. They are around 8.5ft as standard.
If anyone requires longer ones we are happy to make them at no extra cost. We can take them to Malvern show if ordered this week.

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[carolyn]

We can make them longer but in 14 years of selling thousands we have never had it requested. They are around 8.5ft as standard.
If anyone requires longer ones we are happy to make them at no extra cost. We can take them to Malvern show if ordered this week.

That’s a kind offer and I would have taken you up on it but we’re not going to Malvern this year for the first time in about 10 years. Thank you very much though.

 

[cyberyacht]

I pop-riveted a couple of S/S marine lacing eyes to my Omnistor.

 

[gerry mcg]

I pop-riveted a couple of S/S marine lacing eyes to my Omnistor.

Did you use Duralac prevent galvanic corrosion? https://www.mbfg.co.uk/duralac.html

 

[cyberyacht]

On the basis that my motorhome isn't in a salty environment like my yacht was, then no. I'm having enough trouble sleeping with this heat without being given something new to worry about.