Awning setup on a windy day...

[Smiffy4bikes]

Just thought I’d post this pic to help those worried about using their awning on a windy day...

We went to a site over the weekend, and it was fairly blowy all weekend, winds of up to about 15mph. Luckily we were able to park up close to a tall hedge for some protection, bit I was still worried about the wind damaging the awning.

However, Fiamma storm straps were used as was the (Brandrup) side panel, which kept it all very stable and I’m pleased to report the awning stayed very solid all weekend

 

[Smiffy4bikes]

Another pic from the other side...

 

[hirsty]

Top work fella. I didn't bother with tie downs til a random gust in the Highlands slammed my Fiamma vertically 90' into the raised poptop, wrecking a bracket & twisting the whole back panel of the awning cassette *

Surprising how little wind can make it want to take off.


* Apologies if you're bored of reading this one from me, but it'll save someone else a lot of aggro eventually!

 

[Seaside Sussex]

* Apologies if you're bored of reading this one from me, but it'll save someone else a lot of aggro eventually!

No need to apologise at all @hirsty, your 'experience' has meant we are a lot more cautious about pegging the awning down well and we now have some heavy duty tie-downs too. Information sharing at its best.

 

[Mr & Mrs B]

Just thought I’d post this pic to help those worried about using their awning on a windy day...

We went to a site over the weekend, and it was fairly blowy all weekend, winds of up to about 15mph. Luckily we were able to park up close to a tall hedge for some protection, bit I was still worried about the wind damaging the awning.

However, Fiamma storm straps were used as was the (Brandrup) side panel, which kept it all very stable and I’m pleased to report the awning stayed very solid all weekend

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We've bought the Brandrup sail too, but haven't used it yet. Good to know that, well pegged down, it will be fine in the wind.

 

[Smiffy4bikes]

We've bought the Brandrup sail too, but haven't used it yet. Good to know that, well pegged down, it will be fine in the wind.

Its a great piece of kit. I was very hesitant as its not cheap, but it's a great example of you get what you pay for. Well made, looks great, fits perfectly.

It gives you some privacy, works well as a wind break and also helps to keep the awning sturdy, win win! I made a small bag for it and I store it with the chairs in the tailgate.

 

[briwy]

It helps to put the pegs in the feet at as big an angle as possible. Much harder for any uplift to get them out.

 

[Sandyvan]

I've bought the spreader plates from the club shop, you can get four rock pegs per foot (supplied) in the ground over a wider area. Plus the holes in the awning feet are tight for rock pegs.

 

[David Eccles]

Having seen a Cali where the wind whipped the awning up and smashed it into the roof side causing £££££s of damage every time the wind gets up I wind it in!!!! Storm pegs and guys are good but I don't trust anything at all and as we sleep up top we hear the warning flapping if wind comes at night and yes I have been known to get up at 2am to wind everything in! I also always lower one side a bit at night so if there's a downpour it does not gather and make a scary bulge!

 

[d1rtym0nk3y]

I was thinking of making some side panel just like that. Hadn't seen then brandrup ones... £150 each! Wow!

My plan is to buy a pair of these
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/tarp-fresh-camping-shelter-id_8300081.html
And get the sewing machine out ☺