How do people peg down their diablo 600 (or 900) entrance awning ???? does the 'sig' material at the bottom get pegged outside angling away from the tent or do you peg it under the separate awning groundsheet.
As well as gorgious weather in Cornwall last week we also had a VERY windy Friday which seemed to concentrate its force on the front of the tent, it caused us alot of concern and we wondered whether the awning was pegged correctly. (thank god for Delta pegs!!!!)
any advice on windy weather would be appreciated....
Are you referring to the flap bit at the bottom on the entrance porch, if so, we have the 900 and peg it angling away from the tent. Any rain just runs off and away from the tent rather than possibly being blown under if the flap is brought 'inside' (if you know what I mean).
I just peg down using normal tent pegs but the main structure of the tent is secured with Delta Pegs - tent doesnt budge an inch.
Hope this helps
I put the flaps under the groundsheet so there was no space between flysheet and groundsheet. Don't suppose it matters which way you do it, but I may do it the way you suggest next time.
BTW, is it safe to cook on a gas stove in the Porch, as we did this last time, but noticed when frying the morning bacon, that some fat splashed up the flysheet a little. Any tips for preventing this?
Makes sense Shirlz, when we went camping over bank holiday the weather was superb, so I could have put the tent up upside down and still had a good time
Quote: Originally posted by Shirlz on 11/6/2006
Any flaps need to be facing outwards to allow the rain to run off and away from the tent
Despite some alternative views on here, I agree with Shirlz that mudflaps (as I've always known them) should always be pegged out.
It is odd that the porch groundsheet is smaller than the porch area though. As ours is getting a bit tatty now anyway, I have in mind to make a new one and make it the correct size. Not sure what's best to use for it though?
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Topic: Diablo 600/900 awning/entrance ?
