Vertical Awning pole not gripping

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Hi folks. My awning poles are not holding when the storm straps are in place meaning I cant get enough tension when the straps are tightened. I have bought a repair kit for both poles (new cam arm etc) and was wondering if anyone has already replaced theirs and if so how they removed the old kit? Does the moving pole simply drop out the bottom of the fixed pole or is it more complex than that? van in storage at the moment so not easy to get photos but hopefully someone will have done this job and will know what I mean.

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Not sure what you mean. Could you shorten the straps?
 
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Your not supposed to tighten storm straps to the point they apply pressure
they are to prevent your awning lifting so a snug fit is all that is required.
those that come with springs are not meant to be so tight as to open the springs by any amount other than to show they again are a snug fit
 
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You don't need to tighten the storm straps so much that they overcome the resistance of the poles' locking cams. The straps are only used to prevent the awning from lifting up and it's enough to tension them sufficiently to remove any slack.
 
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I had that on an old Fiamma Awning, the friction hold was shot. and would just start closing if you tightened a storm strap.

Eventually I set them at the height I wanted and drilled a hole through both sections of leg and secured it with a locking pin

Amazon product ASIN B07H48S64G
That way, no matter how tight my straps were, the legs stayed up.

A point about awning straps. When securing your awning with a strap, think about keeping the material out, rather than the leg down. In other words, have your peg well away from the upright so it is putting as much pressure keeping the canopy tensioned as it is keeping the leg down. Your peg should be at least 4ft out from your leg for best effect, if you have the space, 6ft would be better.

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Jim said:
I had that on an old Fiamma Awning, the friction hold was shot. and would just start closing if you tightened a storm strap.

Eventually I set them at the height I wanted and drilled a hole through both sections of leg and secured it with a locking pin

Amazon product ASIN B07H48S64G
That way, no matter how tight my straps were, the legs stayed up.

A point about awning straps. When securing your awning with a strap, think about keeping the material out, rather than the leg down. In other words, have your peg well away from the upright so it is putting as much pressure keeping the canopy tensioned as it is keeping the leg down. Your peg should be at least 4ft out from your leg for best effect, if you have the space, 6ft would be better.
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Do you recommend putting the straps over or under the fabric? I don't like the fabric flapping but worry that it might tear.
 
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Janine said:
Do you recommend putting the straps over or under the fabric? I don't like the fabric flapping but worry that it might tear.
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straps UNDER the fabric on the metal frame. As you say, over the fabric will damage the fabric due to friction and stretching
 
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I had the misfortune to have the same problem as the OP when there was a strong wind which did the opposite of what normally happens. The awning went down rather than up and over the van. It twisted the front of the awning so to stop it happening again I cut some wood section that was the correct size to fit in the slot in the leg and was the right length such that when the legs were set at the right height it couldn't slide up. In effect the leg became one solid length.
 
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TheTwoOfUs said:
I had the misfortune to have the same problem as the OP when there was a strong wind
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I was under the impression that roll out type awnings were not designed nor should they be used in strong wind situations...
Without checking I am sure my Fiamma instructions specifically mention not to use in windy conditions!!

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TheTwoOfUs said:
When you have the full safari room set up believe me you don't want to be taking that lot in when there is a wind.
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Agree 100%... However never did understand why they offer that option (obviously for sunny wind free Spanish market) on a product they specifically market as not being suitable for use in wind, or indeed rain.
 
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poppycamper said:
Agree 100%... However never did understand why they offer that option (obviously for sunny wind free Spanish market) on a product they specifically market as not being suitable for use in wind, or indeed rain.
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My experience of safari Rooms is that once properly up and secured, they can take a big battering and think nothing of it.
 
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Jim said:
My experience of safari Rooms is that once properly up and secured, they can take a big battering and think nothing of it.
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I agree Jim, as I said though with the full safari room up the wind forced the legs to compress twisting the front rail. That's when I decided to put sprags in them to stop that happening again.
 
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I have always used belt and braces on my awning
Must get a proper storm strap :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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Jim said:
I had that on an old Fiamma Awning, the friction hold was shot. and would just start closing if you tightened a storm strap.

Eventually I set them at the height I wanted and drilled a hole through both sections of leg and secured it with a locking pin

Amazon product ASIN B07H48S64G
That way, no matter how tight my straps were, the legs stayed up.

A point about awning straps. When securing your awning with a strap, think about keeping the material out, rather than the leg down. In other words, have your peg well away from the upright so it is putting as much pressure keeping the canopy tensioned as it is keeping the leg down. Your peg should be at least 4ft out from your leg for best effect, if you have the space, 6ft would be better.
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Thanks Jim very helpful. I had been thinking exactly the same that a bolt through the leg would prevent movement downwards. As you recommend. I do position the straps at about 90 degrees coming out from the leg to help tension the canopy.
 
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Sillious Sodus said:
I also use these. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Awning-s...d=link&campid=5338547443&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
With the slot it's possible to just slide the foot out leaving the plate in place for a rapid windup then put it all back in the same place. Likewise with the tie down straps, leave the big peg in and just disconnect.
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I make and sell these, the link you posted is for the version for a caravanstore awning
Heres the one for the motorhome awnings Motorhome leg plate
 
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