What do you tie your awnings down with?

[karalyn]

I am looking for a simple way of tieing my awning down so the wind won't take it. Any suggestions???
Thanks

[MeandMyLabs]

I use two of the corkscrew anchors mentioned above along with two rachet straps and two rubber type bungie cords looped over the awning roller at the top. The bungie cords allow you to put tension on the straps and keep them from coming loose. When camping on concrete, I replace the anchors with two 5 gallon buckets filled with water and covered with lids. I simply hook the rachet straps to the handles of the buckets.

[MnDuckBoatguy]

just a side note. I use these to hold the awning when on the road. Just in case. Bungee wraps for awning travel.

[tbrowne]

You'd do well to put the awning away when it gets windy and never leave the campground with the awning out. The straps won't hold if a strong gust hits it and they ultimately hinder extending and retracting the awning.

[wrvond]

Any Dollar store carries the corkscrew tie-out anchors for less than $5.00 USD each, and I use ratchet straps that cost about $2.00 USD each. Keep the ratchets lubricated and they'll last a long, long time.

[GMT830]

Hmmm.....never thought about that. It's pretty solid to the camper but sure would stink to pull the lower brackets off....

How about two of those twist in things you hook the dog too? Couple of cam buckle or ratchet straps.

[camp-n-family]

You can buy awning straps that anchor to the ground at any rv store (or online) or just get 2 of the corkscrew type anchors used for securing dog leashes and some rope or a ratchet strap. Really only good for the manual awnings, the new power awnings shouldn't be strapped.