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hi all,

       just used my new porch awning the one with four carbon poles bent into a half moon shape floor to van top all was great untill the wind got up blowing the poles flat and the awning sides where flat down to the ground sheet knocking tables over etc. the only damage was the steel surport pole across the roof bent,are these awnings ment only to be fair weather covers?

or have i not put it up right?

has any one had the same problem?

                          cheers mike

hI i've got a starcamp 390 which i think is the same type of awning ,4 carbon poles and 2 alloy roof supports .I've used it for a couple of years with no problems but always check the pegs regularly especially if the ground is a bit soft or wet.Hope this helps no doubt others willgive you more advice .

                                                                          doug

hi

 its a porta porch ultimate

                                        mike

hi

   it does have guy ropes on each pole no damage has been done to the carbon poles or the tent ,just to let any one no not to leave a candle or fire by the tent side as i was surprised to see how much the tent bent right down in the wind knocking the tables over . as you say its just the right size for two and easy to put up it wonnt stop us using it now we no with care