Had 'em since caravan awnings first came out.
Still do. Somewhere.
probably used half a doz times.Can never be botheres.
As said. if you can't get it tight enuff.
OR. More likely material stretched a bit.
From the yrs of flapping it's already done.
just roll it in a bit.
All you doing is stretching it more.
There are two types, the Aussie Traveller type and the anti flap straps. I have both and use both at times, I guess it is a personal choice thing but they do, do what they are designed to do. Stop your awning flapping in the night and keeping you awake. If no one used them they wouldn't sell so many. Big chance if you have awning walls you will need the Aussie traveller type
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@ Mux no problemsbut if there is going to be strong winds the awning still has to come in. Have the aussie traveller style only because they came with the van. If I was camping more than One night I may consider putting it on but for one night i would rather roll the awning up when I retire for the night.
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I use the flap straps only because it less bulky than the Aussies Traveller type , When set camp for a week or so does stop that flapping , I use the small ones and use 2 on each side got mine from Autobarn but are available on EBAY .
Deflappers are on my list to get. We had a very windy night during my recent wild flower trip. Vans without deflappers had to wind their awnings in. Those fitted with deflappers left their awnings out and had no problems and no noise, which is why they are now on my to get list.
Just remember.
Winds that flap your awnings are stretching the sides of material.
ANti Flappers restraining, only actually stretching it more
as you tend to keep the awning out in stronger winds.
Aus, Trav are the better ones. Full Length.
But when they slowly pull out from the centre. You know you got a problem.
(sure did)
I've been doing this a lot of yrs and seen the mixed results of both ways.
Me.
I half or fully roll in the awning nowadays. and drop one side a little
so any rain will flow off and NOT sit in material, stretching it in one area
I've had one ripped completely off side of van when 0 winds forecast.
I have a 15ft 6in Aussie Annexe (full) only up coupla times.
and the Aus/Traveller Anti flappers.
Never use.
Hi I have the aussie travel kit bought them when I bought my new van 5 years ago one the best accessories I have purchased and I use them when ever I put my awning out ,takes about 4 mins to set up,i get peace of mind at night when I use them and have not had to put my awning down when there have been some pretty big gusts of wind,my view if you have to put your down every night why have it in the first place.I think you will be happy if you buy them ,have tried the small strap type not very good .mike
Contrary to some beliefs any awning that is subject to flapping due to being buffeted by the wind will eventually be damaged.
You don't see any truckie that is worth his salt driving along with his tarps flapping because he knows that the tarp will be ruined in a short time.
Secure your awning with an anti flap kit....I have the Aussie Traveller with three spreader bars.
No matter what anti flap kit you have still be prepared to retract the awning during periods of strong winds and be sure to tilt it down on one end during rain.
An annexe fitted to the roll out awning will eliminate the need to retract the awning unless severe weather is approaching.
The annexe will prevent wind trying to lift the roll out awning.
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