HARRISON AWNING

[andrea_374399824]

Purchased a Harrison Ashton awning recently - we have recently obtained a seasonal pitch however on reflection i'm not sure if this awning is suitable for a seasonal pitch. This awning has a pole and pad system and I am concerned it may cause damage to my caravan. Any advise would be very much appreciated.

 

[Merlin53]

Leaving any make of awning up over an extended period is a risk.

If the weather blows and you are not on site, the awning could become detached from its supporting members and cause damage.

Their is special tie straps that can assist in making the awning more secure in windy conditions, but again it is not a full proof method if you are not present during the bad weather.

Another factor to consider is that the awning if left erected for several weeks/months, will be subject to sunlight and UV rays. This causes bad fading and eventual breakdown of the fabric.

I would NOT recommend any make of awning being left without being in attendance.

 

[andrea_374399824]

Leaving any make of awning up over an extended period is a risk.

If the weather blows and you are not on site, the awning could become detached from its supporting members and cause damage.

Their is special tie straps that can assist in making the awning more secure in windy conditions, but again it is not a full proof method if you are not present during the bad weather.

Another factor to consider is that the awning if left erected for several weeks/months, will be subject to sunlight and UV rays. This causes bad fading and eventual breakdown of the fabric.

I would NOT recommend any make of awning being left without being in attendance.

jaym

thanks for your response - do you think there would be any potential for damage to my caravan from using the pole and pad system? There are other makes of awnings out there which appear to have a hook type system whic attaches to the awning not the caravan - would this better torevent damage or are both system the same? (sorry new to all this and not exactly sure what I'm talking about as you may have gathered!)

 

[Merlin53]

jaym

thanks for your response - do you think there would be any potential for damage to my caravan from using the pole and pad system? There are other makes of awnings out there which appear to have a hook type system whic attaches to the awning not the caravan - would this better torevent damage or are both system the same? (sorry new to all this and not exactly sure what I'm talking about as you may have gathered!)

The method of securing the awning to the 'van doesn't really matter. In bad weather ALL awnings are at risk, if you are not in attendance to secure it again if it becomes detached from the peg system holding the awning to the ground.

 

[Parksy]

As Jaym has said, leaving your awning up on a seasonal pitch can lead to damage either to the awning or worse still your caravan.

The pad system where the poles fit into plastic pads attatched to

beading on the awning shouldn't in itself cause damage to your caravan sides. The awning poles need to be kept under tension and the use of storm straps are recommended.

Damage occurs when awning poles become detatched from their fixing points.

 

[Rodone]

Isabella supply a very good storm strap - albeit at Isabella prices. They can be fixed inside or out, and you can use just two, or safer, one for each pole. ( 3 ) Because they do not go over the top of the awning, they cannot cause any abrasive damage, and the 'pegs' are enormous. I have used them for years, and even in gale force winds, the awning has stayed put.

 

[Sam_374394490]

Isabella supply a very good storm strap - albeit at Isabella prices. They can be fixed inside or out, and you can use just two, or safer, one for each pole. ( 3 ) Because they do not go over the top of the awning, they cannot cause any abrasive damage, and the 'pegs' are enormous. I have used them for years, and even in gale force winds, the awning has stayed put.

Hi

We have also been looking at awnings and if I remember rightly Bradcot do an awning now called the "Residencia". It is supposed to be alot tougher than a standard awning and has been specifically designed for a seasonal pitch, hence the name.

If you look on their website, they have their 2009 brochure with the "Residencia" specifications.

 

[Sam_374394490]

Isabella supply a very good storm strap - albeit at Isabella prices. They can be fixed inside or out, and you can use just two, or safer, one for each pole. ( 3 ) Because they do not go over the top of the awning, they cannot cause any abrasive damage, and the 'pegs' are enormous. I have used them for years, and even in gale force winds, the awning has stayed put.

Hi

We have also been looking at awnings and if I remember rightly Bradcot do an awning now called the "Residencia". It is supposed to be alot tougher than a standard awning and has been specifically designed for a seasonal pitch, hence the name.

If you look on their website, they have their 2009 brochure with the "Residencia" specifications.

 

[Sam_374394490]

Hi

We have also been looking at awnings and if I remember rightly Bradcot do an awning now called the "Residencia". It is supposed to be alot tougher than a standard awning and has been specifically designed for a seasonal pitch, hence the name.

If you look on their website, they have their 2009 brochure with the "Residencia" specifications.

 

[Sam_374394490]

Isabella supply a very good storm strap - albeit at Isabella prices. They can be fixed inside or out, and you can use just two, or safer, one for each pole. ( 3 ) Because they do not go over the top of the awning, they cannot cause any abrasive damage, and the 'pegs' are enormous. I have used them for years, and even in gale force winds, the awning has stayed put.

Sorry!!!

Posted in the wrong section ........... oops!!

 

[Toro]

I had a seasonal pitch, but site owner did not allow awnings to be left up when van was not in use to minimise damage to the grass. I would only put the awning up when we were there for at least a week. Did not use it when we only there for the weekend. I did not like the idea of leaving the awning in situ anyway as the weather was an unknown factor such as gales which could cause damage. Better check with the site owner as seasonal pitch may only be for caravan as damage to the grass can be severe if awning is left in situ for the season.

 

[andrea_374399824]

Sorry!!!

Posted in the wrong section ........... oops!!

Thanks everyone for your responses.