Rollout Awnning Wind/Rain Strength
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 07, 2010 at 13:12
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Iam looking at 18-19ft awning on my van. Have read many and varying reports about different brnads and the effects of wind and rain has on a rollout awning. Can I get
feedback on the awing in windy and rainy conditions for the following brands as I'm looking for the one that will handle these conditions the best and can have zip on sides attached at a later date.
Carefree
Aussie Traveller Sunburst
Dometic 8500
Dometic 9000
Aussie Traveller Coolabah
Any others that may be suitable
Thanks.
Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Wednesday, Jul 07, 2010 at 13:50
Wednesday, Jul 07, 2010 at 13:50
We had a Dometic 8500 which was good Now have a Carefree and its very lightly built and cheapish.
As long as you keep the legs attached to the van they are relatively strong.
Detach the legs and you can be looking for trouble.
In either case tie them down with ropes at each end and use angle iron pegs NOT ROUND ONES.
At Sunset Beach Park
Geraldton one day 4 vans got their awnings blown over the vans because A the legs werent attached and B they were using round pegs or none at all..
A set of Aussie Traveller end de flappers while expensive keep the ends taut and trim Same make rafters stop the awning from falpping as
well.
Well worth the money
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Follow Up By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Wednesday, Jul 07, 2010 at 15:43
Wednesday, Jul 07, 2010 at 15:43
I agree, and when it rains drop one end down a few notches to help drain the awning.
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Wednesday, Jul 07, 2010 at 16:21
Wednesday, Jul 07, 2010 at 16:21
One minor point is the Dometics have both sailtracks stictched and if you dont roll it out far enough can drain back into annexe if you have one.
Did with us till I figured it out Awning wasnt new though.
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