Flamma awning

Generally people don't leave the canopy out at night, particularly if there is any chance of wind.

I can't imagine that there is any way to support the edges of the material unless you deploy a full privacy room!!!

google Fiamma Rafter or Fiamma Rafter Plus (from memory) they are long bars thta run from the van to the awning (down the centre line) and do two things....

one (its primary purpose) is to keep the awning fully extended (more rigid, if you like)...

two.. a side effect is to keep the material taut in the centre, which stops a great deal of the flapping, but also aids water dispersion as it places a small ridge in the centre, throwing water off to both sides, no puddling.....

Its the Fiamma Magic Rafter Pro which is designed to stop the flapping and it is pretty successful at that. However it won't protect you from really strong winds so you have to make a judgement and keep an eye on the weather forecast. To view a larger picture of the one below go here.

David

Brilliant thank you so much will go and order one

Its the Fiamma Magic Rafter Pro which is designed to stop the flapping and it is pretty successful at that. However it won't protect you from really strong winds so you have to make a judgement and keep an eye on the weather forecast. To view a larger picture of the one below go here.

David

David, that looks like you have two rafters there, one between the MH and awning front rail, the other sitting on the folding arms. Which one is the Magic Rafter Pro?  

Its the Fiamma Magic Rafter Pro which is designed to stop the flapping and it is pretty successful at that. However it won't protect you from really strong winds so you have to make a judgement and keep an eye on the weather forecast. To view a larger picture of the one below go here.

David

David, that looks like you have two rafters there, one between the MH and awning front rail, the other sitting on the folding arms. Which one is the Magic Rafter Pro?  

Write your comments here...the one on the folding arms

Its the Fiamma Magic Rafter Pro which is designed to stop the flapping and it is pretty successful at that. However it won't protect you from really strong winds so you have to make a judgement and keep an eye on the weather forecast. To view a larger picture of the one below go here.

David

David, that looks like you have two rafters there, one between the MH and awning front rail, the other sitting on the folding arms. Which one is the Magic Rafter Pro?  

Quasar

The actual Magic Rafter Pro is the long pole along the middle of the awning with the two arms attached to the folding arms. The other cross member in the middle going from front to back is the standard rafter which is supplied for awnings over a certain length.

David

We've just learnt the lesson the hard way... BIG storm in Croatia caused damage despite storm straps etc..  realised it's just not worth the risk as everything gets wet anyway then dries out before you are awake! I established that 15mph+ its better to wind in, even if you think you are in a sheltered spot. Saying that ours stands very high and does not have a high angle of slope.

We weren't alone either!!

I think some flexibility allows the wind to disperse though so making it more rigid could cause further issues.

I use the standard central rafter..

I use a rafter plus as mentioned, and it's very good, but safest way is to wind it in.