Peggy peg tie down 2023 California ocean

[Melchewy]

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone can tell me do I really need extra straps to tie down and if the Peggy peg sets are worth the extra cost ?
Thanks

 

[Chriskend]

A set of tie down straps for the wind out awning is an absolute must.

 

[dspuk]

As an alternative view I also bought the tie down straps and have used them once in 4 years. They now stay in the garage. Looking at the Peggy Pegs, sure they a great innovation - but in all my years of putting up our awning, a standard peg at 45 degrees has never come out. And. 43 quid for 4 pegs. Hard pass.

 

[Loz2286]

Best thing I've ever bought for outside the van, Peggy Peg awning pegs are brilliant. I also bought the metal versions of the big corkscrew pegs. They work brilliantly in all sorts of substrates, even in sand, gravel or mud. Couple them with a decent power drill/driver and you'll have 100% confidence in the straps.

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[CaliforniaPhil]

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone can tell me do I really need extra straps to tie down and if the Peggy peg sets are worth the extra cost ?
Thanks

I think it depends on how you use the wind out awning. I always put pegs in the feet, a freek gust can have the awning take off and damage it. I don't have any sides on mine, so always put it away if there is any chance of wind. I have got storm straps and have used them if the ground is not so good (belt and braces, as my dad used to say).

If you have the full side panel kit, I would be adding extra tie downs.

As for Peggy Pegs, their awning set is under £100 at the moment, . That's seems like a lot of money for what they are, I have never used them though. If you see them at the Caravan and Motorhome show, there are some good discounts.

 

[WelshGas]

There is no way you can properly deploy the awning without guy ropes/straps.
Windout and peg legs properly.
Attach guy ropes/straps attached to top of legs at 45o to awning.
Wind back awning to tension fabric.

You cannot tension fabric without guy ropes/straps without damaging the leg connection to awning rafter.

 

[CaliforniaPhil]

There is no way you can properly deploy the awning without guy ropes/straps.
Windout and peg legs properly.
Attach guy ropes/straps attached to top of legs at 45o to awning.
Wind back awning to tension fabric.

You cannot tension fabric without guy ropes/straps without damaging the leg connection to awning rafter.

When I extend my awning fully, the arms sort of lock out. When its turned back it tensions the fabric. I agree, if its half way, you can't tension the fabric., so tie down straps are your best friend.

I have always been worried breaking the gearbox over stressing it getting the awning back in, my assistant (wife) is on hand to push the one you can't reach in. All good.

So, am I doing this incorrectly. I tried googling this and searched on the forum when I first got the Cali but never found any information about it. The videos on youtube just show it going out, tensioning and just winding back in ( with no help on the arms).

 

[Loz2286]

You don't need the whole shebang for the Cali awning.
2 no. Tie Strap £12.50 ea
1 no. 2 pk Long Screw £22.00
1 no. Combi Tool £10.50 though not essential if you have a socket driver.

 

[WelshGas]

When I extend my awning fully, the arms sort of lock out. When its turned back it tensions the fabric. I agree, if its half way, you can't tension the fabric., so tie down straps are your best friend.

I have always been worried breaking the gearbox over stressing it getting the awning back in, my assistant (wife) is on hand to push the one you can't reach in. All good.

So, am I doing this incorrectly. I teried googling this and searched on the forum when I first got the Cali but never found any information about it. The videos on youtube just show it going out, tensioning and just winding back in ( with no help on the arms).

It has happened that if the arms are over extended they can jam and won’t fold in correctly as expected.

 

[Hawthorn37]

If you lock out the arms and winding back single handed, use a long bit of string / rope with a loop on to encourage the arm next to the drivers door to start bending the right way. I had to do this many times when solo camping in Kent for around a month. Either that or ask for assistance from a passing camper !!

 

[L&R.]

I bought hooks that slide into the awning rail for hanging clothes on occasion, but then found that I can tie a guy rope to the hook (keeping the hook inward facing) and that is a cheaper option than any of the 'proper' tie down solutions. Also on sunny days I can still use the hooks to hang out clothes to dry! Also, as the hooks came in a multi pack, I did have to use 3 guys one day when it was quite windy.

 

[Classiccharm]

We have the Peggy Peg Set for our Cali and love them. Pegs for all types of grounds and the slide in clip locks are great for a quick get away. My partner sings their praises.

 

[DessyParkerWigWam]

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone can tell me do I really need extra straps to tie down and if the Peggy peg sets are worth the extra cost ?
Thanks

In 4 years I’ve never pegged down my awning once - just don’t put it out/put it away when it’s very windy … maybe I’ve been lucky …

 

[acer]

In 4 years I’ve never pegged down my awning once - just don’t put it out/put it away when it’s very windy … maybe I’ve been lucky …

I always use the standard pegs in the feet at 45 degrees, but never tie down straps. (11 years with a Cali and a regular user too - 13 weeks per year over the last few years).

 

[MV Cali]

We got a set including the screw in pegs and feet for the awning. The feet are a great idea, but I never use the screw pegs for anything else, as it's too much of a faff compared to just hammering a normal peg in.

Regarding the straps, yes they are essential incase the wind gets up unexpectedly. We have the Thule straps, but they all do the same thing. Just make sure they are angled at 45 degrees from the corner of the awning to prevent the awning moving in all directions. See so many people with them straight out which means that the awning could still move side to side if the wind gets up

 

[jaydisc]

I have the Peggy Peg set too and also think it's brilliant. It's well thought out with some nice features (like the ability to quickly release and retract the awning). I initially used the Thule straps to go with it, but subsequently swapped out the Thule pegs (toe killers!), and eventually the straps as the black Thule straps are invisible at night vs the bright orange Peggy Peg straps.

 

[myvanrodney]

I haver Peggy pegs and love them. Always use storm straps on awning regardless of weather.