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I would always choose an all Acryilic awning, mine is an Inaca Elba 250 bought in 2001 and still in use, the last 3 years on a seasonal pitch.
Remember 6 months on a seasonal pitch is more tike 4/5 years normal use.
For the last couple of years ive been thinking ill buy a new one but every time i put it up its still got some life left in it.
2014 season could be its last year and when i replace it it will be another Inaca.
Without a doubt steel poles, heavy but much stronger for a seasonal pitch.
The main problem with seasonal awnings is the fact that you cant always be there when the weather is rough.
Problem no 1, in high winds, roof poles fall down were they contact the van,they fall inwards and then batter the side of the van doing loads of damage.
Problem no 2 , the canvas becomes slack and rain water collects on the roof until the weight of the water bends the poles and the awning collapses. awning tie downs will not stop this happening but will help stop the awning lifting in high winds
i managed to find a spare set of awning poles and used them to add extra roof poles and uprights, placing an extra upright to each roof pole were it attaches to the caravan.
Roof Poles can now not fall at caravan rail side of awning.
I also added some cross bracing, the awning will now rip before it collapses.
All this could sound over the top but consider the damage a collapsed awning can do to your caravan.
Each season there has been at least two collapses on the site i go to and each time it happens the owners have added these extra poles.
It works out very expensive to buy these poles new so look out for a second hand set.
You will get lots of members giving you good advice on this forum, i also have 10inch pegs and replace the peg bands every season.
Hope i havent put you off
------------- alpiner
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