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Subject Topic: Pyramid Awning tie down kit Post Reply Post New Topic
20/7/2009 at 8:34pm
 Location: South
 Outfit: Adria Altea 542DT
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Hi,

We have a Pyramid awning which has clips on the ends where you can attach a dedicated tie down kit.  Are these any good (just looks like a plastic rucksack clip to me so not sure how strong it is) or do we just buy one of those long tie down ones that goes over the front bit of the roof?

If we get the non pyramid tie down kit is there any particular type that is better?

Thanks very much



20/7/2009 at 9:46pm
 Location: eastwood
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The plastic buckle on the pyramid tie down kit is different to others. yes, I believe, it is better to get the pyramid specific tie down rather than the full  length long tie downs, which can scuff the roof.


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20/7/2009 at 9:52pm
 Location: Staffordshire
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Hi chocoholic

We used the pyramid ones for the first time while in Devon this year and was pleased with them, they did give us a bit more of a feeling that the awnining was secure in a windy first half of the week.

I like this type but must admit have never used the strap over the roof type.  I also think the Pyramid ones look better too.



21/7/2009 at 8:03am
 Location: Kent
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Our Pyramid specific tie down straps have kept out Tuscany secure during some pretty windy / wet (monsoon) weather.  I would not use the over the top ones as if the wind picks up I am sure they would rub.

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21/7/2009 at 8:26am
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The pyramid ones are strong . The weak link is the tie down peg coming out of the ground. Towsure stock the pyramid kit but the pegs are not great , hence i say they are the weak point.


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Ordered a tie down kit from Frontier Leisure a couple of weeks ago for a Pyramid tuscany.
They charged me £16.95 and £9.95 P&P.

The one that arrived is a Dorema tie down kit, they assure me it is Ok after phoning them. Does anyone know if it is the same one (I don't trust them)

Also it arrived in a cheap Padded bag, and they only paid £5.15 postage. So why charge me £9.95

Won't be using them again.


21/7/2009 at 9:18pm
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Thanks for all the replies, will go for the pyramid kit then but might need to get different pegs I guess. 


22/7/2009 at 7:57am
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I just use the std pegging items (mine are substantial hunks of metal that you attach a big spring to) and we have not had a problem with them moving even when the ground becomes waterlogged.

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26/7/2009 at 10:59am
 Location: sheffield
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we have a pdq porch awning and use their own tie down kits and have never had a problem even in the bad weather last year they worked a treat. atb Bill

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28/7/2009 at 8:50am
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Pyramid awning tie down kit is excellent, we had our van on seasonal pitch last year and never had any probs at all.

 

 



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