Yep, I decided to bring up the awning a short time ago bugga, love my awning.
When the weather gods started to talk about Cyclonic winds coming this way soon, that was enough for me to bring it on up. Much safer. The bloke next door to me reckons I was crazy as only going to be a little breeze. I did notice him putting extra guy ropes etc on his camper though
I would have much preferred to leave it down to protect a bit more from all the heavy rain. Never mind, better up I think
Cruising Cruze said
10:52 AM May 1, 2015
Hi Doug
Better safe than sorry
RodLainie said
10:53 AM May 1, 2015
Good move Doug. I would do the same
Stay safe
Rod
Dougwe said
10:56 AM May 1, 2015
G'day John, I was trying to ring you two the other week but you must have been galavanting around somewhere?? Tried a few days then gave up.
I have changed plans and will be going straight through now on way up to Townsville so see what happens on way back if I come down that way mate. There is a few happy campers out in the playground as we speak.m
Bruce and Bev said
10:57 AM May 1, 2015
he will probably regret leaving it out Doug. Listening to the weather forecast for your area, winds are going to be up to 90kmh - no amount of rope of pegs will save his awning. Your b/packers will look for sanctuary with you as their tent will blow away to - make sure you have the sugar ready LOL
deverall11 said
11:05 AM May 1, 2015
Yep more then just a breeze. When in doubt.....
Larry
Desert Dweller said
04:08 PM May 1, 2015
Helped a fellow camper get his awning off the roof of his van just a few days ago. Roped down heavily but still went over the top. He also has a lovely continuous crack inside his van along the ceiling for the whole length of the awning.
Bruce and Bev said
05:57 PM May 1, 2015
if in doubt - don't get it out - the awning !!
If already out, and you can hear it banging/flapping and your van is rocking - go outside and roll it up. Its worth getting wet to save yourself the drama of the damage.
Yes - insurance will pay for it, but meantime you are severely inconvenienced or stuck where you are, you need to get the claim approved and find a repairer and then alternative accommodation while it is fixed and your van will never be as good as it was previously.
DMaxer said
06:46 PM May 1, 2015
Has the rain storm arrived at Byron yet Doug?
Dougwe said
07:07 PM May 1, 2015
Yep. Heavy rain and winds as we speak DM. I should have got a surfboard and wetsuite when in town earlier today.
So glad I rolled up the awning. Oh so glad I'm not driving too.
Dougwe said
07:10 PM May 1, 2015
I can even here the surf over all the rain and wind. Wild and woolly over there.
the rocket said
08:24 PM May 1, 2015
RodLainie wrote:
Good move Doug. I would do the same Stay safe Rod
ditto
D and D said
09:55 PM May 1, 2015
the rocket wrote:
RodLainie wrote:
Good move Doug. I would do the same Stay safe Rod
ditto
And me, in fact we did - BOM issued a wild weather warning for were we are staying so the first thing we did to prepare for its arrival was to put the awning up and we're glad we did because the weather was certainly wild.
Regards
Dave
DMaxer said
07:46 AM May 2, 2015
There are a lot worse places to be stuck in Doug. Keep safe.
Glenelg said
07:49 AM May 2, 2015
Glad you and the twins are OK , mate
Dougwe said
08:44 AM May 2, 2015
Phew! What a night that was! No sleap, just shut eye but fully aware of the goings on around me and no not due to the twins Dave DM, I am not stuck here mate, this place is by choice as I love it here.
Had a quick look around and all here where I am camped up have survived the fury of the weather gods. A few tents down and drying out etc but everything else seems fine. Late yesterday a few awnings were still out but I think they saw mine in and did the same. The bloke next door was out during the night hammering away yet again.
Thanks to the sandy soil here the water is soaking into the ground quickly so just some minor pools around, nothing to cause bother. Don't know about in town though at this stage.
The weather gods are saying more of the same today but as we speak the sun is out no wind here anyway and around 21c but then the temp has been around 20c all through the drama so not cold.
I will check with the weather gods later and make an executive decision if to put awning back down or not.
Hold on tight further down the coast as the fury is heading down the coast now.
the rocket said
09:13 AM May 2, 2015
Glad you are ok. ok here too.
nu one said
04:26 PM May 2, 2015
Hi there DW we are setting off Wednesday /Thursday and heading up the coast to Murimbula then to Batesman Bay.
so we will probably catch you up north someplace stay safe.
Dougwe said
06:02 PM May 2, 2015
Travel safe Michael and Barb. Hope to see you in the tropics maybe. By the time you come this way I will be gone and probably in Townsville mate.
gunnago said
06:27 PM May 2, 2015
i got my new awning last week and i put mine up also doug we are at lawnton and we got a good downpour and heavy winds and rain keep safe
03_Troopy said
07:22 PM May 2, 2015
I just pulled my hat over my ears, and my collar up to my chin...
Gypsy lady said
04:57 PM May 3, 2015
We would have done the same it is better a whole awning than a ripped, I have seen awnings totally rip off from two of our neighbours vans when we got caught in a sudden rain storm ,we had no time to roll it up as it was well tied down thank goodness it held, but only just just ,so now we make sure she is bolted down or rolled up if you have enough warning .
keep safe we hopefully head off again after our house is sold in late july, to ruby vale and Anike
cheers mare
Papou said
07:33 AM May 4, 2015
Yep , previouse night felt the van give a couple of shivers from windgusts so next morning up it came.
Was going to ride out those so called 90k winds n projected rain but decided to hightail it away from the River n hole up at Sons place.
Quite glad we did too to be honest.
Yep, I decided to bring up the awning a short time ago
bugga, love my awning.
When the weather gods started to talk about Cyclonic winds coming this way soon, that was enough for me to bring it on up. Much safer. The bloke next door to me reckons I was crazy as only going to be a little breeze. I did notice him putting extra guy ropes etc on his camper though
I would have much preferred to leave it down to protect a bit more from all the heavy rain. Never mind, better up I think
Better safe than sorry
Stay safe
Rod
I have changed plans and will be going straight through now on way up to Townsville so see what happens on way back if I come down that way mate. There is a few happy campers out in the playground as we speak.m
Larry
If already out, and you can hear it banging/flapping and your van is rocking - go outside and roll it up. Its worth getting wet to save yourself the drama of the damage.
Yes - insurance will pay for it, but meantime you are severely inconvenienced or stuck where you are, you need to get the claim approved and find a repairer and then alternative accommodation while it is fixed and your van will never be as good as it was previously.
Has the rain storm arrived at Byron yet Doug?
So glad I rolled up the awning. Oh so glad I'm not driving too.
ditto
And me, in fact we did - BOM issued a wild weather warning for were we are staying so the first thing we did to prepare for its arrival was to put the awning up and we're glad we did because the weather was certainly wild.
Regards
Dave
There are a lot worse places to be stuck in Doug. Keep safe.
Phew! What a night that was! No sleap, just shut eye but fully aware of the goings on around me and no not due to the twins Dave
DM, I am not stuck here mate, this place is by choice as I love it here.
Had a quick look around and all here where I am camped up have survived the fury of the weather gods. A few tents down and drying out etc but everything else seems fine. Late yesterday a few awnings were still out but I think they saw mine in and did the same. The bloke next door was out during the night hammering away yet again.
Thanks to the sandy soil here the water is soaking into the ground quickly so just some minor pools around, nothing to cause bother. Don't know about in town though at this stage.
The weather gods are saying more of the same today but as we speak the sun is out no wind here anyway and around 21c but then the temp has been around 20c all through the drama so not cold.
I will check with the weather gods later and make an executive decision if to put awning back down or not.
Hold on tight further down the coast as the fury is heading down the coast now.
Glad you are ok. ok here too.
Hi there DW we are setting off Wednesday /Thursday and heading up the coast to Murimbula then to Batesman Bay.
so we will probably catch you up north someplace stay safe.
i got my new awning last week and i put mine up also doug we are at lawnton and we got a good downpour and heavy winds and rain keep safe
keep safe we hopefully head off again after our house is sold in late july, to ruby vale and Anike
cheers mare