Pegging out Wind Out Awning

[AdamsFamily]

Just wondering how people peg out the wind out awning.
We haven't purchased the storm straps (yet) but have pegged the legs down a couple of times which has proved a pain.

We have hardstanding pegs that have a screw end, and they seem to go through the feet easily enough but always prove difficult to get back out through the foot holes.
I'm also worried about damaging the feet as they don't seem that strong.
I've seen some options for securing the feet without pegging through.... Fiamma Awning Ground Fixing Plates (£18.00) or Ultipeg Awning footplates (£32.00).
I have an Ultipeg dog tether and its brilliant so know the quality I'm getting.

Just thinking if I got straps, would it be sufficient enough to just attach those and peg them out without pegging the actual legs of the awning?
Don't want overkill, but also don't want the awning getting damaged if the wind picks up.

Any recommendations on straps here? Obviously Thule are the correct ones made for the job, but I see the club shop sell a few different options, and I saw Peggypeg at one of the shows which are also sold by the CAMC.

Appreciate any comments

 

[sidepod]

Get the awning stru that goes between the two arms. Makes the whole thing much more rigid.

 

[Louis II]

The Thule tie downs are great but i'm sure anything with a similar design will be just as good

 

[Baldrick]

Fiamma Awning Ground Fixing Plates are easy to use and you would really have to try hard to fall over one of them unlike a tie down kit

 

[Sad]

I use the Thule tie down plus a single (angled) peg through bottom of each leg. Pegs are blue diamond hard ground, so not a screw.

 

[Kimbo]

Peggy Peg footplates are a revelation

 

[willwander]

If there’s any chance of wind, don’t leave the awning out, especially overnight.
Besides wrecking the awning and the roof of the van, it makes a right racket.

 

[WelshGas]

Just wondering how people peg out the wind out awning.
We haven't purchased the storm straps (yet) but have pegged the legs down a couple of times which has proved a pain.

We have hardstanding pegs that have a screw end, and they seem to go through the feet easily enough but always prove difficult to get back out through the foot holes.
I'm also worried about damaging the feet as they don't seem that strong.
I've seen some options for securing the feet without pegging through.... Fiamma Awning Ground Fixing Plates (£18.00) or Ultipeg Awning footplates (£32.00).
I have an Ultipeg dog tether and its brilliant so know the quality I'm getting.

Just thinking if I got straps, would it be sufficient enough to just attach those and peg them out without pegging the actual legs of the awning?
Don't want overkill, but also don't want the awning getting damaged if the wind picks up.

Any recommendations on straps here? Obviously Thule are the correct ones made for the job, but I see the club shop sell a few different options, and I saw Peggypeg at one of the shows which are also sold by the CAMC.

Appreciate any comments

We’ve had our awning out in all weathers apart from gales. It will survive a lot if properly pitched.
Legs pegged with 2 x Rock pegs each at a slight angle to each other , storm guys at 45o to vehicle and 45o angle to ground from top of each leg . Then wind awning material in to tension it. If wind picks up then if wind parallel to vehicle drop leg on side of wind direction and raise opposite leg slightly to give a slope and it wind towards awning drop both legs to give upward slope to Van height.
If the Pop up roof will cope so can the awning if properly pegged out.
Just pegging the legs without storm guys or straps means you cannot tension the awning and is a recipe for a damaged awning.

 

[myvanrodney]

Peggy Peg footplates are a revelation

Totally!

 

[Louis II]

i've not seen the various types of footplate before but I do like the idea of not having the guy lines. The tie downs leave the whole awning feeling totally solid, I find it hard to imagine the footplates having the same effect. Is anyone who has used both able to comment?

 

[pchmlk]

Tie downs are essential not optional in my mind, unless there’s zero wind.

 

[myvanrodney]

i've not seen the various types of footplate before but I do like the idea of not having the guy lines. The tie downs leave the whole awning feeling totally solid, I find it hard to imagine the footplates having the same effect. Is anyone who has used both able to comment?

i will only skip the tie downs if the air is still (and i have extra fall in the fabric to counteract any sag) and we will be moving while on site. All other times will use the tie downs for all the good reasons above

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

I use these. Absolutely love them! Ability to use the awning anywhere including when parked up with tarmac/pavement. Really locks in the legs and allows you to tension the roof. That said, if it is really gusting wind I'd want to use the storm straps as well, but I've had my awning out in pretty heavy wind without them and not had an issue. Also great if pitched up in grass, mud, sand, etc. No dirt on the feet of the awning to deal with.

Thule Awnings Magnetic Supports Omnistor & Hideaway — Tactic Vans

The Original Magnetic Support designed for your Thule Omnistor and Hideaway Awning, designed and made in Switzerland. Worldwide shipping.

www.tacticvans.com

 

[Garrycotic]

Peggy peg bases and storm straps.

 

[myvanrodney]

I use these. Absolutely love them! Ability to use the awning anywhere including when parked up with tarmac/pavement. Really locks in the legs and allows you to tension the roof. That said, if it is really gusting wind I'd want to use the storm straps as well, but I've had my awning out in pretty heavy wind without them and not had an issue. Also great if pitched up in grass, mud, sand, etc. No dirt on the feet of the awning to deal with.

Thule Awnings Magnetic Supports Omnistor & Hideaway — Tactic Vans

The Original Magnetic Support designed for your Thule Omnistor and Hideaway Awning, designed and made in Switzerland. Worldwide shipping.

www.tacticvans.com

interesting... if you get a chance can you share a pic of them in use

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

interesting... if you get a chance can you share a pic of them in use

Here ya go


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[Steve9911]

Another for Peggy Peg great bit of kit

 

[RedWhiteMonkey]

I just bought a couple of big screws from the local hardware shop and use a small drill (which I already had) to drive them in.

 

[Hawthorn37]

Achill Island at Easter, pitched next to a small motor home with sun awning out, pegged legs (grass pitch). Owners were away at the beach when we noticed both legs suspended in mid air, pegs dangling. We quickly went to hold the legs and another of our group who had the Fiamma winding arm came and wound it in. The owners returned a couple of hours later, and seemed happy but unconcerned about the possible damage. It was a rented van!