mids Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Hi I have a prostor 550 awing and want to purchase some storm straps. Cant seem to find this model online.may have changed name to dometic. Any ideas on where to buy. Are they a universal fit on wind out swings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I just use ratchet straps and rock pegs B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mids Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Do they just slide on to the canopy box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mids Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 We have elddis 115 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 mids - 2019-05-26 5:34 PM Do they just slide on to the canopy box Nope you wrap them around the awning arm ;-) ....... Forgot to add.....you peg them to the front........not the side :D ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Like wise, I use a ratchet strap but whatever make sure you get the strap on as soon as possible after winding the awning out. I lost an awning by deciding to have a cuppa first. A tip you might find useful, give the strap a half twist at each end, this will help prevent the straps from buzzing in the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mids Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F182295717832 Would these fit my awing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I doubt it unless you have the matching halves of buckle on your awning. Go to your local pound shop and buy a pair of 1" wide ratchet straps approx 3 metres long then get two heavy tent pegs (the heaviest you can get) then hook the straps around the top of the awning legs and extend the straps directly out to the front (not sides) of the awning. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mids Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 I thought the buckle would slide into the groove on the canopy box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 On second look at the link I think the 'C' shaped parts (nearest the tips of the pegs) may hook into the slot, but I'm not totally sure! Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 mids - 2019-05-26 5:54 PM https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F182295717832 Would these fit my awing Why pay 20 quid for something a pair of 3 quid ratchets will do? :-S ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Or you can get LillyPad Leisure's version which slide into the groove for £20 plus £5 P&P!!! http://www.windblockers.net/page7.html Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solwaybuggier Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Keithl - 2019-05-26 7:07 PM Or you can get LillyPad Leisure's version which slide into the groove for £20 plus £5 P&P!!! http://www.windblockers.net/page7.html Keith. I’d beware of these - we had some for several years, but they just failed suddenly. The strap seemed to have developed “fatigue“ close to the awning and snapped in wind. Not that strong wind either. We were looking for straps last year for a Thule Omnistor, and got some in a French dealers which included fittings for 3 or 4 makes, including yours, I think. But whether they’re available at all over here, I’ve no idea., i’m afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I have the same, Dometic bought them out so they are marketed under that name now. I adapted a kit to fit, but always wind the awning in if windy after a few bent poles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeco Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 I use two ropes at each end of the awning. Works for me. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Meanderer Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Never use storm straps. MH awnings are sun shades at best. As soon as it gets windy, our awning gets wound in. 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Bry Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Matrix Meanderer - 2019-05-30 9:24 PMNever use storm straps. MH awnings are sun shades at best. As soon as it gets windy, our awning gets wound in. 8-) I also agree with the above.When out and about touring, I always wind in our awning before retiring for the night.Awnings are just a sunshade & if raining gives us a dry area to wipe down the dogs after a walk.When in Germany - our favourite destination - and we are camping down by the river , there can be sudden gusts of winds, so as a precaution we always wind in our awning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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