isabella shadow

We have a 4 metre Shadow with 3 poles, for a Lunar Delta, and the poles extend comfortably to just over 6ft without any problem.  I’m 6’ 4” and always have to duck down a bit to get under it.  Never had a problem with stability.  To prevent rainwater ponding, we usually have the centre pole higher than the ends and put plenty of tension in the guy ropes.  We use Isabella storm anchors for the end pegs as they are much more effective than the Shadow’s red plastic pegs.

Nice idea on the Staka pads. I carry some 150mm discs in 18 mm plywood and 45mm thick oak for under the corner steadies and awning air beam tube on very uneven pitches.

The height has not been an issue for us in that we have a low caravan.

I've used two methods regarding potential pooling, a 3rd centre pole and pulling a V into the front using the centre hole for the third chord. I have found this far more effective.

Colin

To prevent pooling have the middle pole slightly lower then the end two

The water will then run down the centre guy line, no pooling & prevents avalanches of water tipping off the ends of the canopy!

These should explain the V.

Colin

You can buy extenders for the poles -we paid about £30 for three a few years ago.   They are about 12 inches or so.

Bought from Teesside Caravans.

John

Thank you,that is what I was after with my query.I will investigate a supplier.

The rail on my elegance is much more than 6ft from ground level and I suspect many more caravans would be the same!

The poles are at the lower edge of the sloping roof. You don't pitch with a level roof. We found the poles OK on our Shadow (we don't still have it), as I always pitched with maximum slope (but enough to clear the opening door), for best drainage.

I suggest that you look again at my concerns!The rail is approx 7ft from the ground on a level pitch.The canopy is fitted into the rail and then slopes downward to the poles.In order for the entrance door to only lightly brush the roof that slope can only be a certain angle and at that angle the supplied poles are at full stretch!!

Yes I understand. Rail height and door height would both be important, and in your case the poles are not long enough. We have had two Shadows and used them on two caravans and they were OKI  I wonder if Isabella have had more than one length of poles?