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Are the awnings sturdy in windy conditions?

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Are the awnings sturdy in windy conditions?

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Awnings are designed to be very stable in wind conditions.  They typically use very heavy duty canvas and fully adjustable side supports to be able to tension the canvas that it does not flap in the wind.  Many manufacturers add velcro tabs to stop the canvas flapping against the side support poles.

If the wind direction is towards the vehicle from the awning’s end then its possible to deflect enough wind to lift the awning. To prevent this from happening some manufacturers supply ropes with each awning. You can use these to further tie the awning down.  When used on the beach be sure to use sand pegs or tie it back to the vehicle.  On certain awnings there is a pivot point on the awning that prevents damage in most cases when the awnings are lifted by the wind. In most cases the wind is blocked with the vehicle so that the wind blows over the vehicle.

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• We designed the awnings to be very stable in wind conditions and use for instance very heavy duty canvas and fully adjustable side supports to be able to tension the canvas that it does not flap in the wind. We even added velcro tabs to stop the canvas flapping against the side support poles. If the wind direction is towards the vehicle from the awning’s end it may deflect enough wind to lift the awning. To prevent this from happening we supply two guy ropes with each awning. On short stops simply tie it to a sidestep or wheel, for longer stops peg it out to provide an uncluttered walking space. When used on the beach be sure to use sand pegs or tie it back to the vehicle. We designed a flexible hinge on the side support that allow the height of the legs to be fully adjustable. This provides a pivot point on the awning that prevents damage in most cases when the awnings are lifted by the wind. In most cases we block the wind with the vehicle so that the wind blows over the car and th

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