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Quote: Originally posted by fatbloke28 on 01/7/2010

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we bought one once that immediately removed all the waterproofing where it touched (even where the water dripped pulling off) the tent so we left it draped on the line for a year but we still dont trust it over the canvas and resort to the old one under it around the frame.

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We had exactly the same thing happen with our storm strap & had to use it on the frame, under the canvas.

I've since cut the strap in half & fitted a buckle so that we just have one strap on each of the two outer pole. It makes it easier to fit even if putting on after the awning is already erected.

We have a spare set of guy ropes which we attach to the frame at the front using the holes as mentioned by RadJK. These are usually held by Delta pegs.

This may seem over the top, but it works & we can rest easy at night.

pieface

Quote: Originally posted by bobmel on 01/7/2010

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Was given a hint a by a camp site warden that when using storm straps put a twist in it and that stops it flapping up and down and making a noise in the wind. It worked.
vmlopes I think fatbloke means you put the storm straps over the the frame before putting on the canvas but not sure my self on that one.

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Quote: Originally posted by vmlopes on 01/7/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by bobmel on 01/7/2010

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Was given a hint a by a camp site warden that when using storm straps put a twist in it and that stops it flapping up and down and making a noise in the wind. It worked.
vmlopes I think fatbloke means you put the storm straps over the the frame before putting on the canvas but not sure my self on that one.

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Really? how the hell do you bring the ends out and attach it all to the sprung links once the canvas is down? Have used one on my frame tent before but that had the PVC roof so no chance of it rubbing on the canvas, have not used it on the TT

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