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Hi

After gales last weekend what sort of guy system do people use on folding campers and awning. The 2 lines supplied with the pathfinder don 't give me much confidence.

Hi,

We have a Pathfinder and we found our selves on the cliff edge at Cromer Norfolk last weekend when the weather hit the campsite. Lucky for us we had our awning facing away from the sea. Many awnings and tents were ripped and bent.

We have a Tie down strap - It comes with about 10" long steel pegs. It cost under £10. I'm thinking of getting another one for extra security.

Adi

Hi Adi

We have a pullman and are looking to get some sort or tie down strap for the awning.  If you don't mind can I ask where you purchased yours from.

Thanks

Dionne

Dionne,

Can I get back to you tomorrow. I'll have a look at what brand it is because its different to what I have seen elsewhere. I bought it from a small camping shop in Huthwaite Nottinghamshire. If I get you the brand name you could search on the internet for a supplier. I do recmd this one as it seems much stronger than the others I have seen.

I'll just add to this post tomorrow.

Adi

I bought a tie-down strap in the sale at Halfords - used it last weekend in those strong winds and it held the awning on our Pennine Sterling rock solid. The metal stakes are at least 9 inches long, the only problem with them being the state of my wooden mallet after hammering them into the ground!

We bought the camper second hand and there were no guy ropes with it and none mentioned in the instructions, so our awning was just held down with the pegs at the bottom and the tie-down strap. Seemed to work thank goodness, although I did unnecessarily lie awake Sunday night listening out for problems

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/product/894-Awning_Tie_Down_Kit

Sorry if this sounds really thick but how do they work?

Does the strap just go over the top of the awning from one side to the other and then do you hammer the spike into the ground either side?
What is the spring for which is shown on the Towsure site?

Helen xx

Quote: Originally posted by HEJC72 on 04/6/2007

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Sorry if this sounds really thick but how do they work?

Does the strap just go over the top of the awning from one side to the other and then do you hammer the spike into the ground either side?
What is the spring for which is shown on the Towsure site?

Helen xx

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Helen,

I am so relieved you asked that question, I don't understand either.

My trailer tent awning is only secured at the bottom with no guy ropes and reading through every ones experiences recently i realise this is inadequate.

The other thing I have read about in postings are SIGS! I don't know what that means neither, so anyone who can advise me, it would be much appreciated

Maria 

Hi Dionne,

We use a "Pyramid tie down strap" manufactured by www.pyramid-products.co.uk. If you search on the Net for Pyramid tie down strap they are £7.99.

Adi

Thanks Adi

Will probably order one of those just to be on the safe side next time we venture out.

Dionne

hi

It is the rubbers that you peg down around the bottom of your awning that hold"s your canvas down.  In high winds for extra security or when you are leaving your awning up and leaving the site for along length of time,(a week or over) You need to peg down your frame poles and criss cross your guys when doing so.The tie down straps are only a very short term solution as the do damage your canvas.