Once more asking those in the know. The van we are getting will have a roll out awning and we are planning on just getting a privacy sun shade. My question is would we really need an Anti Flap Kit?
littledick said
02:58 PM Jun 8, 2016
Only if you don't want any flapping. Minor refers. Heavy winds, roll it up.
Dick.
Delta18 said
02:58 PM Jun 8, 2016
Depends if you will leave or rolled out overnight. Or if you might get end walls.
A lot have, as I, use and recommend Aussie Traveller kits, they support the full width of the awning so it doesn't stretch the material & also has sail track to take an end wall.
When we are staying for a few days I roll out the awning, fit the de-flappers, then put up at least one end wall, depending on wind direction which end, for protection when cooking etc.
With adequate pegging down this all stays out regardless of wind strength, unless strong wind warnings are current.
Cheers Neil
Desert Dweller said
04:33 PM Jun 8, 2016
We wouldn't be without our awning de-flappers, every time we roll our awning out we attach them, takes 2 minutes. They do a great job.
Geeco said
06:06 PM Jun 8, 2016
Another vote for Aussie traveller kits .our lightweight awning is now a much better product after fitting the antiflap said & a centre rafter. We also use an end wall like Neil. If a big wind is coming I do pull the lot in.
OwenK said
10:02 PM Jun 8, 2016
I'm another one for the anti-flap, but I have the"grasshopper " brand. They are much cheaper (they look hard to use, but there not), I also have 2 curved rafters (on a 18' awning ). With all that in place the awning is almost bullet proof.
Cheers Owen.
No Fixed Address said
10:58 PM Jun 8, 2016
Looks like Anti flap kits are the go.
Thanks for every ones input
sandsmere said
08:38 AM Jun 9, 2016
Desert Dweller wrote:
We wouldn't be without our awning de-flappers, every time we roll our awning out we attach them, takes 2 minutes. They do a great job.
Same here. They're great.
Kiwi-as said
10:47 AM Jun 10, 2016
Same here. Aussie Traveller with 2 rafters on 21ft van. Just make sure you always have a double tie down on each end, and if the ground is sandy and soft use two long pegs at each point.
If strong winds are forecast, pull it in before the wind arrives.
mike g g said
02:36 PM Jun 10, 2016
As per ther others,i always put my anti flap bar and curved roof rafters on when I have the awning out its only a 5 minute job but gives peace of mind in melb recently and everyone put there awning down ours was fine even in the very high winds that gusted at times ,although I do take it down if very bad weather is predicted.mike g g
KevinC said
02:44 PM Jun 12, 2016
And you may also need some sort of ladder so you can install the AFK easily.
Once more asking those in the know. The van we are getting will have a roll out awning and we are planning on just getting a privacy sun shade. My question is would we really need an Anti Flap Kit?
Only if you don't want any flapping. Minor refers. Heavy winds, roll it up.
Dick.
Depends if you will leave or rolled out overnight. Or if you might get end walls.
A lot have, as I, use and recommend Aussie Traveller kits, they support the full width of the awning so it doesn't stretch the material & also has sail track to take an end wall.
When we are staying for a few days I roll out the awning, fit the de-flappers, then put up at least one end wall, depending on wind direction which end, for protection when cooking etc.
With adequate pegging down this all stays out regardless of wind strength, unless strong wind warnings are current.
Cheers Neil
I'm another one for the anti-flap, but I have the"grasshopper " brand. They are much cheaper (they look hard to use, but there not), I also have 2 curved rafters (on a 18' awning ). With all that in place the awning is almost bullet proof.
Cheers Owen.
Looks like Anti flap kits are the go.
Thanks for every ones input
Same here. They're great.
If strong winds are forecast, pull it in before the wind arrives.
As per ther others,i always put my anti flap bar and curved roof rafters on when I have the awning out its only a 5 minute job but gives peace of mind in melb recently and everyone put there awning down ours was fine even in the very high winds that gusted at times ,although I do take it down if very bad weather is predicted.mike g g