Awning Problems
Discussion
Rather than hijack the My First Caravan thread, here's a new one!
We got a new awning recently to replace the old, heavy, battered canvas one that came with the caravan (we're newbies too) and it's great but do struggle with putting it up. Any ideas/advice most welcome.
Here's how it should be done - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a30D7C-dGUg
Note the bit at 1:25 where a small pin locates in the bottom of the pole. This takes me all my strength & both hands to bend the pole sufficiently for my wife to get the pin in, obviously not enough slack somewhere! It should just pop in & then the strap adjustment will take care of the rest.
Similarly, we had an issue on our last trip out, Coniston Park (lovely site) and it was raining. A lot. well it is The Lakes!
And in spite of the roof being 'curved', water began to pool - ultimately partially collapsing the awning. One of the poles bent sideways and this huge bubble of water was nearly down to the floor. Just reached out the door & pushed the pole back, it flipped back round into the right shape & all the water ran off - delighted a £100 awning stood upto that abuse! But again, any way we can get a better curve on the roof so the water runs off?
Here's a selection of pics from that trip showing how we had it pitched.
The start of the pooling water.
And the outside shots...
...and I thoroughly recommend this cafe in Coniston village. Go for The Sheila's Special!
We got a new awning recently to replace the old, heavy, battered canvas one that came with the caravan (we're newbies too) and it's great but do struggle with putting it up. Any ideas/advice most welcome.
Here's how it should be done - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a30D7C-dGUg
Note the bit at 1:25 where a small pin locates in the bottom of the pole. This takes me all my strength & both hands to bend the pole sufficiently for my wife to get the pin in, obviously not enough slack somewhere! It should just pop in & then the strap adjustment will take care of the rest.
Similarly, we had an issue on our last trip out, Coniston Park (lovely site) and it was raining. A lot. well it is The Lakes!
And in spite of the roof being 'curved', water began to pool - ultimately partially collapsing the awning. One of the poles bent sideways and this huge bubble of water was nearly down to the floor. Just reached out the door & pushed the pole back, it flipped back round into the right shape & all the water ran off - delighted a £100 awning stood upto that abuse! But again, any way we can get a better curve on the roof so the water runs off?
Here's a selection of pics from that trip showing how we had it pitched.
The start of the pooling water.
And the outside shots...
...and I thoroughly recommend this cafe in Coniston village. Go for The Sheila's Special!
Rosscow said:
I think one of the reasons you're struggling is the awning rail height of your caravan.
I was wondering that - particularly as I have to have the upright poles (that sit against the caravan side) at their lowest height AND at a bit of an angle to get them to fit. That would sorta fit with the symptoms wouldn't it... It's a 1992 Lunar Clubman 460-2 EK
Pot Bellied Fool said:
Rosscow said:
I think one of the reasons you're struggling is the awning rail height of your caravan.
I was wondering that - particularly as I have to have the upright poles (that sit against the caravan side) at their lowest height AND at a bit of an angle to get them to fit. That would sorta fit with the symptoms wouldn't it... It's a 1992 Lunar Clubman 460-2 EK
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