Any Experience Of These Awing Leg Attachments

[TerryReis]

Hi, Has anyone got any experience of using these to attach the awning legs to a PVC. Ours is the same design / dimensions as the one in the picture. I quite like the idea of being able to put the awning up quickly without nailing it to the ground.
Cheers, Terry.

 

[Lenny HB]

Not used them myself but plenty of people do, must be OK as they come as standard with an awning. Only problem is you can't strap the awning down without putting pressure on the van wall.

 

[Hagstrom]

We've used them for 3 years on our PVC with no adverse effects - so far.

 

[poppycamper]

If already fitted, fair enough but if not the biggest downside IMO is having to take drill and drill holes in body work..

 

[Lenny HB]

If already fitted, fair enough but if not the biggest downside IMO is having to take drill and drill holes in body work..

Use a PU adhesive.

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[denisejoe]

Used many times on my 7m A class

 

[grasscutter]

Edited.

 

[scotjimland]

They are fitted to our PVC .. find them excellent.. good on hard standing where its difficult to use pegs .. or on an aire where there is no room to fully extend ( I know not meant to use them on aires ) , but when raining you can extend about a meter and have a door canopy ..

but the same precautions as pegging down.. as soon as it gets windy , wind in and never leave out unattended or overnight

 

[Shrimp]

We have them on our van.
Mostly get used on Aires in France, when space permits.
When/if we use the awning on Aires it’s usually just to shade the fridge, and the brackets are useful as you are not supposed to have anything on the ground!

 

[TerryReis]

Hi, many thanks for the answers. I didn't explain myself properly. It was the black plastic (stick on) mounting plates I was referring to. Just wondering if they stay stuck ?
You can buy them on eBay.
eBay mounting plates.

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[scotjimland]

Hi, many thanks for the answers. I didn't explain myself properly. It was the black plastic (stick on) mounting plates I was referring to. Just wondering if they stay stuck ?
You can buy them on eBay.
eBay mounting plates.

sorry.. no, mine are pop riveted ..

if done properly they should be fine.. ie body work cleaned with solvent ..

I notice they come singly, , you have to order two..

 

[Wombles]

Not cheap but the multiAnker suction fixings (& maybe accessories) would be on our shopping list or making a DIY version if we added a wind out awning - some earlier discussion & suggestions here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/thule-awning-leg-thingamjigs.217026/#post-3816614

 

[TheBig1]

either as above, use the suction mount ones or if you can find a set, fit the aluminium version. The stickers are ok to create a watertight seal, but they need screwing or riveting to the wall securely

 

[peterc10]

We have the equivalent version for our Thule awning. Works well for us when we on hard surfaces or no room for the awning being full out. And we use them with storm straps. But having said that, after seeing an awning go over the roof with a gust of wind we always put the awning in at night and also in windy weather.

 

[TerryReis]

Many thanks for all the replies. The suction cups look interesting, if expensive.

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[Minxy]

Many thanks for all the replies. The suction cups look interesting, if expensive.

My cheaper solution

Post in thread 'Thule Awning Leg Thingamjigs.....' https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/thule-awning-leg-thingamjigs.217026/post-3816316

 

[Jimjo]

Many thanks for all the replies. The suction cups look interesting, if expensive.

We got the suction ones last year - very pleased and work well

 

[Jimjo]

We got the suction ones last year - very pleased and work wellView attachment 867613View attachment 867613

Sorry for 2 identical pics!

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Have used mine a fair bit as a lot quicker than pegging down feet and easier to pull in at night.

 

[Orion]

Not cheap but the multiAnker suction fixings (& maybe accessories) would be on our shopping list or making a DIY version if we added a wind out awning - some earlier discussion & suggestions here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/thule-awning-leg-thingamjigs.217026/#post-3816614

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Another version available at a better price. Can’t comment on quality.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CFLC8D9G/?tag=mhf04-21

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[Waveski]

On occasions I use suction fittings to secure the awning legs to the van and it works very well, particularly to provide some shade over the kitchen area of when the sliding door is open. But please be aware that the awning can lift and rotate about the legs and there is little to prevent that happening in even in a light breeze. I use a rafter pole between the awning housing and the extended edge of the awning to provide some triangulation, stabilise the awning and reduce that risk.

 

[CAB96]

On occasions I use suction fittings to secure the awning legs to the van and it works very well, particularly to provide some shade over the kitchen area of when the sliding door is open. But please be aware that the awning can lift and rotate about the legs and there is little to prevent that happening in even in a light breeze. I use a rafter pole between the awning housing and the extended edge of the awning to provide some triangulation, stabilise the awning and reduce that risk.

Hi, just found this.

Can you explain what you mean by 'rotate about the legs'? I can't picture it.

Thanks.

 

[NicandJay]

Not cheap but the multiAnker suction fixings (& maybe accessories) would be on our shopping list or making a DIY version if we added a wind out awning - some earlier discussion & suggestions here https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/thule-awning-leg-thingamjigs.217026/#post-3816614

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We bought the multiAnker suction mounts from Amazon.de. Excellent product but not cheap as said. Think I paid about £90.00. There are alternative suction mounts that members have bought then slightly customised to make them do the job. A lot cheaper as I understand but need some tinkering (not my bag).

 

[scotjimland]

Hi, just found this.

Can you explain what you mean by 'rotate about the legs'? I can't picture it.

Thanks.

I think he means the suction pads may rotate and the leg foot can come out ..

just a guess.. see what he says

 

[Waveski]

Ok. I’ll have a go.
Assuming the suction pads are attached to the van at about the height of the fuel filler, it is very unlikely that the awning would be fully extended. This means that the arms from the awning are not near straight, they flex and therefore unstable. Any wind under the awning would put high strains on the awning arm connections and the awning does twist and flexes. This also puts some extra dynamic loads into the suction pads which can disengage from the van with potentially a disastrous result as the awning could be lifted up and over the van.
In practice this all feels rather unstable. By adding a rafter pole, the awning arms can be wound back against the rigidity of the rafter pole; the awning is more rigidly triangulated, more stabilised and flexing is less. By experience it is a significant improvement but I would never leave the van unattended and would retract it overnight.
Phew, that all sounds complex, I hope it makes sense?

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[CAB96]

Ok. I’ll have a go.
Assuming the suction pads are attached to the van at about the height of the fuel filler, it is very unlikely that the awning would be fully extended. This means that the arms from the awning are not near straight, they flex and therefore unstable. Any wind under the awning would put high strains on the awning arm connections and the awning does twist and flexes. This also puts some extra dynamic loads into the suction pads which can disengage from the van with potentially a disastrous result as the awning could be lifted up and over the van.
In practice this all feels rather unstable. By adding a rafter pole, the awning arms can be wound back against the rigidity of the rafter pole; the awning is more rigidly triangulated, more stabilised and flexing is less. By experience it is a significant improvement but I would never leave the van unattended and would retract it overnight.
Phew, that all sounds complex, I hope it makes sense?

Perfect, thank you!

It's all about the arms and the legs!