Awning side poles options

Hi all,

I have steel poles that fit on the side of the porch awning to help cut the draughts coming through the side of the van.  I was looking at the new Kampa/Dometic poles as they look lighter than the old steel poles and easier to fit.  They look remarkably similar to decorators extendable roller handles which twist to lock the poles.  Anybody use extendable roller handles for this purpose.  The only real difference is that they don't have a spike on the end, but I'm sure would fit in the pocket at the top of the awning side.  And probably less than half the price.