How does an anti flap kit work?
An anti-flap kit consists (in its most basic form) of 2x aluminium bars that run the FULL depth of your awning when its rolled out (from the van to the roller). These bars have a really huge clamp on them, that grabs the entire awning – which prevents the awning vinyl from being able to flap about.
How do I keep my RV awning from flapping?
How to keep RV awning from flapping? Keep your RV awning steady and firmly secure with the use of an anti-flapping kit, de-flapper, stabilizing kit, bungee cord which is a DIY Anti-flapper, awning repair tape, tensioner, and clips.
What are awning tensioners?
These awning tensioners are helpful against costly rips & tears to caravan awnings as well as preventing the annoying flapping noise from awnings during high winds. Caravan awning tensioners are multipurpose, so feel free to get creative.
How do you protect awnings in high winds?
If winds are moderate you could consider an awning storm strap which hooks over the awning and is pegged in at either side to pin the awning down. If high winds are forecast then use your full awning bag as a weight to give your caravan extra stability by placing it in the centre of the caravan’s floor.
How do you fix a flapping awning on a caravan?
Caravan De-flappers De-flappers are a fantastic, DIY, cheap and easy way to reduce the flapping of your awning a bit. They are quick to fit and give you a bit more tension on the vinyl. They are a plastic clamp about 150mm / 6 inches long that clamp onto the vinyl of your awning, then you tighten the velcro straps up to the awning rafter.
Can I use anti flap kits on my caravan walls?
If you use caravan shade cloth type walls, you will find hanging the end walls from the anti flap kit a much neater solution than hanging them off the awning rafter. We offer professional fitting of anti flap kits with a full range of all sizes and various rafters in stock.
Do you need an anti-flap kit for an annex?
All annex walls require an anti-flap kit, so if you’re thinking about a full size annex in the future, you’ll have the basics already done. If you use caravan shade cloth type walls, you will find hanging the end walls from the anti flap kit a much neater solution than hanging them off the awning rafter.
What is an anti-flap kit for awnings?
An anti-flap kit consists (in its most basic form) of 2x aluminium bars that run the FULL depth of your awning when its rolled out (from the van to the roller). These bars have a really huge clamp on them, that grabs the entire awning – which prevents the awning vinyl from being able to flap about.