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Adding an awning to your caravan is a great way to increase the space of your motorhome without upgrading to a larger model. There are a wide variety of awnings available to buy so there is something to fit everyone’s needs.

Caravan stays in the UK are becoming more and more popular over the years. Many people want to explore the UK by visiting many different hotspots around the country. Owning a motorhome will allow you to do just this.

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As most caravan owners will know, there is a peak and off-peak season. During the off-peak times, the weather can get a little questionable.

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If you are using an awning during these months, we always recommend using storm straps and pegs to keep your awning secure.

If you’re completely new to the awning game, then you may wonder if a storm strap is an absolute must for you. Well, let us break them down further to help you out!

Storm straps are used to keep your awning super secure to the ground when your caravan is parked up on site. They act as additional support to your awnings polls. Generally, the storm straps are attached to the corners of your awning to protect from any strong winds.

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We all know how a small bluster of wind can turn into being windswept within minutes in the UK. A storm strap will keep your awning in its correct, upright position. There is nothing worse than coming back to the campsite and seeing that your awning is collapsed.

The best thing about storm straps is that they don’t always have to connect to the awning fabric. The best storm straps wrap around the corner poll connections. This is ideal as it doesn’t look messy or out of place. It actually looks quite tidy.

Some storm straps are way too long and have to be connected diagonally over the awning. This is not the best look neither is it the easiest storm strap to connect.

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Another thing that can cause trips or falls is the use of dull coloured storm straps. Now, you may think that the darker colours suit your awning better, however, they can be quite dangerous.

As the storm straps are approximately 1m to 2m in length and are secured across the ground, they can be a tripping hazard. To keep yourself and others safe, we advise getting brightly coloured storm straps.

The best storm straps you can find are the fluorescent coloured straps. These will be visible night and day as you will be able to spot them easily. Some of our favourite products are:

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This storm strap is a complete kit that consists of two adjustable straps, two stakes, two tension springs, and two frontal hooks. This is pretty much everything you need to keep your awning protected in any weather the UK throws at you.

They are also a bright yellow colour that makes them easy to spot. This is a great kit that is ideal if you are on a budget but want to keep safe when at your campsite.

Our second storm strap recommendation is perfect if you need something a little longer than our first suggestion. These ratchet storm straps are 6m long. The heavy-duty design of these straps will help them stay durable in any weather.

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Like our other recommendation, these straps are fluorescent yellow. They also have the word caution printed on them that helps to identify any potential hazard to any person walking by. They’re also a reasonably priced strap.

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Above we have recommended storm straps in both forms – either a plastic clip or a ratchet strap. Whatever you prefer, you can find a suitable storm strap. But which type of storm strap is better?

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In our opinion, ratchet straps provide better quality storm protection than the plastic clip option. The main reason for this is that ratchet straps are made from metal that provides a lot more durability in any weather.

They can be slightly more expensive than the plastic version, but the ratchet straps will last longer in our opinion. We have tried and tested both options and always come back to ratchet storm straps.

Plastic clip storm straps are great if you need a quick fix however there are so many available on the market that are manufactured with poor quality materials. Many are designed with quick release clips that, unfortunately, don’t always withstand the UK weather conditions.

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Keeping your awning secure during the worst weather conditions can be a tricky thing to do. You want to keep your awning protected and properly secured to the ground. However, some storm straps do fasten way too tight.

The problem with these types of storm straps is that they put pressure on the awning polls. This will cause the polls to bend out of shape. Ultimately, this will change the way your awning is shaped when put up.

Thankfully, there is a simple solution to this problem. When you are looking for storm straps, check if the kit comes with storm strap springs. These accessories will allow the straps to move around slightly.

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You may be thinking, why on earth would you want your storm straps to move? Well, during high winds your straps will be under a lot of tension. The springs help to release some of this pressure and prevent damage to your awning poles.

This storm strap kit includes fluorescent yellow straps, thick metal pegs, and a metal spring. This is a basic kit but will keep your awning secure all the same.

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The straps can be the best on the market but if you don’t secure them with top quality pegs, then you risk them blowing away in the wind.

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Before buying the best rated online, you should consider where you will be camping. Is the ground soft? Is the ground hard? Depending on where you’re setting up camp, you will need different pegs to keep your caravan awning in place.

To help you out, we are going to take a look at the top qualities you should be looking for when buying awning pegs for both hard and soft ground conditions.

If you are camping somewhere with soft ground conditions, you’re going to want to use a peg that grips into the ground. The best awning pegs for this time of ground surface are twist/screw anchor pegs.

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These pegs can vary in length. The longer the peg is, the secure the awning is to the ground. Twist anchor pegs are designed just like a screw. The top of the peg has a wider area that can be used to apply pressure to when twisting into the ground.

You must be careful when using these types of pegs as they are predominantly made of plastic. Do not apply too much pressure to the peg as you may risk damaging or snapping the peg.

Once you have twisted these pegs into the soft ground, your awning will be properly secured. You may think that these pegs have so many advantages and they do. However, they are not suitable for hard ground surfaces.

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The amount of pressure you will need to put on these pegs to screw them into a hard ground surface is too much for them to handle. The pegs will simply break. It will be too difficult to secure these pegs in hard or rocky ground conditions so just leave them for softer grounds.

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Some of our favourite products available include both plastic and metal versions. If you have a smaller awning or if you know the winds aren’t going to be as high, then you will be fine with the plastic twist anchor pegs. If you need further protection, it is best to opt for the metal anchor pegs.

This is a great piece of kit to take with you on your motorhome adventures. It includes thirty 20cm screw pegs, twenty 12cm screw pegs, a carry bag, a Kombi tool, and a connecting hook. These pegs are so easy to secure thanks to the great design.

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The pegs can easily be stored away in the handy carry bag included with your purchase. The range of pegs included in the product will help to keep awnings of various sizes secured during windy weather conditions.

Our second recommended product are these heavy-duty metal twist anchor pegs. The top of these pegs are coated with recycled plastic that adds comfort when twisting the peg into the ground.

Included in your purchase you will receive twenty pegs which are 20.5cm in length. They also come in a handy case made from recycled plastic and are made in the UK. If you need some extra support for your awning, these are a great choice.

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When it comes to hard ground surfaces or even rocky surfaces, the awning pegs that you will need are quite different. When you think of harder surfaces, you’re going to need metal pegs that can withstand a hard knock from a mallet.

The type of awning peg that you need to use for hard or rocky surfaces