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Quote: Originally posted by alisonme on 28/3/2010

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I would have thought any bend would weaken the frame, its probably better to make the repair. Ours came crashing down in a gust of wind when we had the sun canopy on in bad weather. There wasn't any damage, but if we'd already had a bent pole...

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I don't know how difficult the repair is I'm afraid.

I haven't watched the video for a while so wouldn't like to comment on whether it misses stuff out, although there aren't that many catches. You need to unlock the back, swing kitchen out, fix legs down, open lid, lift pole at side, connect the poles at top of canvass, lift canvas over, adjust side poles (add in additional poles on Concorde, Savanne or Royal), peg out and fit skirt. 

I agree that the design is a bit daft with it being so easy to damage.

Thanks SGThomas,

I feel a bit happier now think OH may be going to camperlands over easter fortnight think we'll try and use it with bent pole for two nights in windermere if it doesn't look like itll snow and then get it fixed.

I was lying awake worrying about it last night, seems stupid they are so expensive and that happens so easily. We'll get it fixed and then also buy a replacement kit for next time!!!

kate

Its the pole on the far outer right side of the awning behind the kitchen hinge.

It has a red label on it to warn you to lift the pole out before you pull up the awning.

If you dont and pull up the awning it will catch it and bend.

I am going to use a bungee to stop it folding back when i pull the awning up and down.