awnings

[Aberdarian]

In the process of buying a new awning can anyone give a view on the best value and also their views on steel or glass fibre poles.

 

[Mr C]

Having had ally poles bend in high winds I would go fiberglass every time

 

[JTQ]

The only attributes steel poles bring are being incredibly strong and "cheap", on every other count they are much the less satisfactory than GRP/CRP ones. The weight saving alone is a massive plus for the composite plastic type.
Aluminium is the weakest of all.
Unless you are buying for extreme weather camping, leaving the awning on a seasonal pitch, or are desperate to save cost at any expense then IMO its best to go for the composite plastic poles. The moulded end fittings do crack from time to time over the years but are easy and cheap to replace.
Edit: sorry I cant get rid of a silly bit of code at the start.

 

[forestgump]

have a look at the pyramid range for price and they are well made.

 

[Taff]

I purchased a Dorema awning direct from their warehouse off the M62 at Wakefield. They advertise on the internet.

http://www.dorema.co.uk/

I paid extra for the aluminium poles and have had no trouble with them. I have experienced gale force winds and the awning has not moved.

 

[neila1]

we have just part exchanged our dorema for a new hampshire (reduced to 800 pounds and 200 part x) ,one and gone from steel to carbon fiber poles, one was broken in the box replaced straight away no problem but something to watch out for, if you can wait till end of sept i'll let you know when i have tryed it out

 

[Aberdarian]

Finally took the plunge and purchased a bradcot concept with the easy aluminium system frame... bought it locally,was going to buy dierect but same price and I tthought any problems with it not far to sort out