We have an Aussie Traveler fitted to our van and it's great. Solid, sturdy and easy to use - would have been easier if the van supplier had explained how to set the damn thing up properly but other than that it works great.

Dave

Hi Dave, So sorry to read of your awning doing a back flip. My Auto-trail also had a sissor type awning made by Thule Omnistor. During the first two trips from new it frightened me every time the wind came up. I had read stories of motorhomes in the UK having similar problems to yours. The solution for us was to fit an anti flap kit & a centre curved rafter. I purchased them from Aussie Traveller & had them fitted at their Brisbane warehouse on my way through. Additionally I use tie ropes. Those additions plus a side & end wall has worked a treat for us. I am now able to sleep at night without worrying about the awning failing. Alan's comments above are worth noting. Thus I would suggest you try to find an awning that can replace your failed unit and then fit the additions I have mentioned. The Knaus MH range is a good looking set of vehicles and you do not want to spoil it with an ugly awning. I have added a couple of images to show how ours looks.
Hope this assists,
Cheers,
Gary C

D and D wrote:

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We have an Aussie Traveler fitted to our van and it's great. Solid, sturdy and easy to use 

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 Dave when you say Aussie Traveller which one do you have? With aussie traveller you have to specify the model, just like telling people which vehicle you drive.

The roll out awnings with the arms to the bottom of the unit don't seem to be fitted to motorhomes. I'm not sure of the reason. Most motorhomes seem to be fitted with the cassette type. All of these need to be well secured with guy ropes (more so then roll out models) if you are going to have them out with minimum supervision.

If you want a cassette type that will stand winds then I suggest you look at the Aussie Traveller Coolibah. It will withstand strong winds better than the roll out models. It does however require a little more setting up then the lighter weight models. Aussie Traveller also sell and fit the Thule range.

Having already had one blow back over the motorhome, and replaced with the same model by the insurance company.

( But that is a different story).

I suggest you do not even consider a  Fiamma awning.

They are really just a sun shade (according to their advertising) and, unless I have the full 'privacy room' installed along with numerous extra tie downs, at the slightest hint of wind I wind the awning in.

Regards

Colin