Porch awning

KEITHN61
KEITHN61 Forum Participant Posts: 17
edited October 2018 in Parts & Accessories #1

Hi

 

I am thinking of buyig  a Royal Oxhill 390 Lightweight Caravan Porch Awning with Alloy Rear Uprights ( as per the picture) and am seeking advice on how it is secured ti the side of the caravan ? and do i need to purchase any other equipment ?

Any help in this matter would be mosy appreciated

 

Thnaks

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  • EasyT
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    edited October 2018 #2

    We had a similar shaped awning at one time and the rear legs were pegged to trap a pad that formed the rear of the sides to the caravan. I suspect that to be pretty standard but others may have better info

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2018 #3

    Porch awnings don’t usually fix to the side of the caravan but rely on tension of the upright to keep it in place. Hence, you can experience some flapping or tapping noises when it’s windy. 

    Edit: Cross posted with you, Easy. 

     

  • EasyT
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    edited October 2018 #4

    I found that the pad trapped by the rear leg kept it fairly well positioned

  • KEITHN61
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    edited October 2018 #5

    Many Thanks  for the replies  , I wasn't sure if I needed extra poles  or pads to secure , and guess I wont know fully till erected and windy

  • EasyT
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    edited October 2018 #6

    I would check to see that the main tenting incorporates rear pads. Looking at the website it does not appear to have and relies on pegging the rear of the awning under the caravan

    http://royal-leisure.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/302628/302628-Oxhill-390-Awning-Instructions-Hi-Res.pdf

    http://royal-leisure.co.uk/product/royal-oxhill-390-awning/

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2018 #7

    I’d expect it to have everything you need, Keith, with the possible exception of decent pegs. 

  • KEITHN61
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    edited October 2018 #8

    Thanks for the links Easy T

  • Cornersteady
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    edited October 2018 #9

    think about an air version of that design. It's all down to personal choice but I found that bending those poles (the black curved parts) does take some effort and then you have to secure them on the ground and it looks as you'll have to do that four times. An air awning will simply expand to that shape. Either with a few strokes of a pump or you can get an electric inflator. It does cut the time needed significantly at both ends of your stay. You'll still have to peg it of course.

    We had to but the upright poles as an extra.

  • scoutman
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    edited October 2018 #10

    Keith As you have the rear poles a simple fix to obtain a better ,flap free, fit is to wrap the rear poles with some foam water pipe lagging.

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