Dorema Safe Lock System Kit

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Incidentally this is by no means intended to disparaging to Dorema, prior to the wind blowing it down the awning was excellent and we were very pleased with it and as I said in the OP my first though appears to be the correct one, I have recieved a lesson on the risks of leaving an awning up in the wind! For stabilty and strength the awning is supplied with a 25mm easygrip steel frame (optional frame upgrades are available). The main point is to stop the roof poles from collapsing on the caravan side and the awning falling inwards towards the caravan .

We've always removed our panels and kept them seperate from the canopy, therefore they go in last when erecting the awningand come out first when striking it. This allows any wind to blow straight though unitl you've secured the canopy with pegs etc leaving you in control We've always rolled our awnings up upside down, lay it on its roof then after sorting out any loose bits, fold the front toward the caravan side twice then roll it up so you end up with the convertor rail exposed on one end. This allows you to insert this convertor rail into thevan andunroll the awning straight into the awning rail on the van without having the canopy unfolded and able to blow about. Pegging it down as you go and finish off by putting the panels in or taking them out dependant upon where the wind is coming from. It’s important advice for touring caravanners but it’s even more critical for seasonal pitch caravanners who will often leave their awnings up for long periods of time. A good response, but there should be no cost involved as any awning should be able to withstand what ever the British weather throws at it especially wind unless of course a hurricane or a tornado. Can you confirm whether the wind was either hurricane force or a tornado? Awnings are designed to be out in the elements and if the stitching comes apart, then it is not fit for purpose. Hopefully the cost of repair is going to be minimal as they have chosen the easy way out. If you’re on wet and muddy ground, you might want to peg through your groundsheet to help keep your awning cleaner.When attaching the storm straps follow the manufacturer’s instructions on attachment, placement and distance. Our collections by our couriers are happening as usual. As it stands, delivery times are not being affected too much. Please be aware though that Royal Mail and other couriers are sometimes prioritising essential items so please bear with us if your delivery takes slightly longer than expected. It can be cold when first setting up your awning, particularly on a seasonal pitch if it’s at the start of the season. Make sure you re-tension your awning poles as temperatures rise as you’ll be able to get more tension into the roof to prevent it from sagging and rainwater collecting there. If using an air awning, also alter the air pressure as temperatures increase. Top tip: Whichever door you’re using on the awning, slightly angle that peg so when you open the door the awning remains tensioned. Tip 8

Once your awning is in the rail, make sure the awning is in the centre of your caravan if it’s a full awning. For the latest information and advice on COVID-19, please refer to the latest updates by the UK Government.If you set up your awning correctly it will help to protect it against unnecessary damage should the weather turn windy.

Then work your way out from the centre, placing the poles into the correct positions. Once the main body of the awning is up, make sure (if your model has them) to place the canopy poles in.

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Is it better to forgo using the awning (it is a full size one, a dorema) or is there a way of getting it really secured down and minimising chances of an incident?