Porch awning

KEITHN61 replied on 16/10/2018 08:57

Posted on 16/10/2018 08:57

Hi

 

I am thinking of buyig  a Royal Oxhill 390 Lightweight Caravan Porch Awning with Alloy Rear Uprights ( as per the picture) and am seeking advice on how it is secured ti the side of the caravan ? and do i need to purchase any other equipment ?

Any help in this matter would be mosy appreciated

 

Thnaks

replied on 16/10/2018 09:07

Posted on 16/10/2018 09:07

We had a similar shaped awning at one time and the rear legs were pegged to trap a pad that formed the rear of the sides to the caravan. I suspect that to be pretty standard but others may have better info

Tinwheeler replied on 16/10/2018 09:08

Posted on 16/10/2018 09:08

Porch awnings don’t usually fix to the side of the caravan but rely on tension of the upright to keep it in place. Hence, you can experience some flapping or tapping noises when it’s windy. 

Edit: Cross posted with you, Easy. 

 

replied on 16/10/2018 09:19

Posted on 16/10/2018 09:19

I found that the pad trapped by the rear leg kept it fairly well positioned

KEITHN61 replied on 16/10/2018 09:24

Posted on 16/10/2018 09:24

Many Thanks  for the replies  , I wasn't sure if I needed extra poles  or pads to secure , and guess I wont know fully till erected and windy

Tinwheeler replied on 16/10/2018 09:33

Posted on 16/10/2018 09:33

I’d expect it to have everything you need, Keith, with the possible exception of decent pegs. 

Cornersteady replied on 16/10/2018 09:56

Posted on 16/10/2018 09:56

think about an air version of that design. It's all down to personal choice but I found that bending those poles (the black curved parts) does take some effort and then you have to secure them on the ground and it looks as you'll have to do that four times. An air awning will simply expand to that shape. Either with a few strokes of a pump or you can get an electric inflator. It does cut the time needed significantly at both ends of your stay. You'll still have to peg it of course.

We had to but the upright poles as an extra.

scoutman replied on 16/10/2018 10:00

Posted on 16/10/2018 10:00

Keith As you have the rear poles a simple fix to obtain a better ,flap free, fit is to wrap the rear poles with some foam water pipe lagging.

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