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Dorema Safe Lock System Kit

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Make sure you use the right pegs for the ground you’re pitching on to, whether that be grass, a hard-standing or soft, muddy conditions. We would like to use our awning but I am a bit nervous as I've read things about them getting ripped off in high wind and doing big damage to the 'van. The draft skirt was pegged out and the wheel arch was secured with adhesive pads, in fact it was the only part of the awning still erected when I got to the van! All in all I think what I am hearing is what I thought, it will be hard to prove the awning wasn't up to the job and from reading the responses to another thread I started about the costs of claiming on the insurance I will most likely put a claim in, although my dealer is taking the awning to Dorema to see what they say, so I will wait for their response before doing anything.

For stabilty and strength the awning is supplied with a 25mm easygrip steel frame (optional frame upgrades are available). Then go to the front corners of the awning, pull the legs into the seam and peg the foot out to give you a taut straight line to peg out the front of the awning. Use every pegging point on the awning and where a panel meets the main part of the awning to cross those pegging points over for extra tension. My advice on getting the awning up and down in the wind is as follows. It's going to be a bit long winded but it's never let us down in many years of caravanning on beach front pitches in some serious gales with units around us losing theirs. Yes, you can continue to return items as normal as long as you follow the government guidelines about leaving your house. Options for 1-2 working day delivery and next day timed services available on most items Zone B Surcharge AreasUnique profile fitted to the front of the awning where a palma awning canopy can be attached to create the perfect setting. We are coastal, our pitch is approx 200m from the sea so I take on board (parden the pun!) your comments about varying wind speeds, the nearest weather station is 3 miles up the coast. Each year, we deal with hundreds of claims for damage to awnings or caravans due to stormy weather – either when touring or on a seasonal pitch. The good news is that Caravan Guard covers awning storm damage as standard under our caravan insurance policy subject to inclusion of the awning’s value in your insured sums. I tend towards agreeing, if the manufacturer has given no advice about its limits or given any maximum wind speed.

When attaching the storm straps follow the manufacturer’s instructions on attachment, placement and distance. The wind direction was coming at a 45 degree angle towards the front off side corner of the van so there was a little protection but it is the exposed front corner of the awning that gave up. Top tip: Once in place twist the flat straps to reduce vibration and stop them flapping against the awning in windy weather. Ventilation can be achieved through flyscreens located underneath the window film on one side panel and from behind the zipped ridge at the front of the awning.

For maximum stability, it’s crucial to get good tension into your awning poles. You can do this by hand or by using a tensioning tool like the Hercules, as well as power grips. Before pegging out also make sure you close all the awning doors and that all the panels are fully zipped up. It can be cold when first setting up your awning, particularly on a seasonal pitch if it’s at the start of the season. Make sure you re-tension your awning poles as temperatures rise as you’ll be able to get more tension into the roof to prevent it from sagging and rainwater collecting there. If using an air awning, also alter the air pressure as temperatures increase. The main point is to stop the roof poles from collapsing on the caravan side and the awning falling inwards towards the caravan .

If you’re on wet and muddy ground, you might want to peg through your groundsheet to help keep your awning cleaner.The storm straps are available in sets of two or three straps, depending on the size of your awning. They are also compatible with all Walker awnings, including the Weekender, Patio, Castel, and Calypso models. Peg the inside of the awning using the pegging points and finally, lay your carpet on top and you’re all set to bring in all your awning accessories and furniture! Later we bought a Dorema Escada and we found that awning to be excellent value and exceptionally well made. My SIL now has it and is very happy with it so maybe you got a "Friday" awning. We would buy another Dorema awning.

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