Dorema Safe Lock System Kit

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Even on a touring awning, bad weather can strike at any time, so we’d recommend always fitting storm straps. 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.

Unique profile fitted to the front of the awning where a palma awning canopy can be attached to create the perfect setting. 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. Once your awning is in the rail, make sure the awning is in the centre of your caravan if it’s a full awning. 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! If you have a seasonal pitch awning you might want to add extra support poles in the roof and definitely add storm straps for extra stability and to make it more rigid.Our collections by our couriers are happening as usual. As it stands, delivery times are not being affected too much. Please be aware though that Royal Mail and other couriers are sometimes prioritising essential items so please bear with us if your delivery takes slightly longer than expected.

I push this string in through the front of the awning through the holes where the veranda poles pass through the canopy, wrap it around the moulding where the uprights meet the roof rails so it's not tied to the pole itself & again I tie this string down to the three Dog tether screw I've put in the ground tight to the awning at each conrner & the centre pole position. Tie this string "just" tight so it's not pulling the frame out of shape but won't allow it to lift. this way the storm straps hold the canopy down, the extra webbing & strings hold theframe and it can't go anywhere.Then work your way out from the centre, placing the poles into the correct positions. Once the main body of the awning is up, make sure (if your model has them) to place the canopy poles in. 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.

For stabilty and strength the awning is supplied with a 25mm easygrip steel frame (optional frame upgrades are available). Options for 1-2 working day delivery and next day timed services available on most items Zone B Surcharge Areas 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. We've always removed our panels and kept them seperate from the canopy, therefore they go in last when erecting the awningand come out first when striking it. This allows any wind to blow straight though unitl you've secured the canopy with pegs etc leaving you in control We've always rolled our awnings up upside down, lay it on its roof then after sorting out any loose bits, fold the front toward the caravan side twice then roll it up so you end up with the convertor rail exposed on one end. This allows you to insert this convertor rail into thevan andunroll the awning straight into the awning rail on the van without having the canopy unfolded and able to blow about. Pegging it down as you go and finish off by putting the panels in or taking them out dependant upon where the wind is coming from. For the latest information and advice on COVID-19, please refer to the latest updates by the UK Government.The main point is to stop the roof poles from collapsing on the caravan side and the awning falling inwards towards the caravan . 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. Lay your poles out in front of your awning and then insert all the poles through the canvas as per the manufacturer instructions, usually starting with the front centre vertical leg pole and centre roof pole. This will give you space to work underneath your canvas. 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.

It doesn't mention anything about wind speeds in the spec or instructions, nor can I find anything on the Internet. To secure our awnings I've always been told I go over the top but, we've never lost one apart from hiaving an annex blow in twice over the years. Having the poles in the correct place will make sure it sits tightly against your caravan when you peg out. Tip 4When attaching the storm straps follow the manufacturer’s instructions on attachment, placement and distance. In this video, we ask Isabella Awnings for their top tips on how to set up your awning for maximum strength and to protect it from damage. 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. We had a Dorema Montana and had an issue with the metal poles corroding after one outing. Replaced under warranty. Secondly the eyelets where the pole spikes go through came apart and this was done under warranty. On both occasions they tried it on with us. Top tip: Once in place twist the flat straps to reduce vibration and stop them flapping against the awning in windy weather.