I have an NR awning , I bought from a private seller , brand new unused in box , have used it 3 times. Last week I used the tall annex for the first time and it has bent the roof pole where the centre annex roof pole of the annex was connected. It didn't seem to be overstretched, just enough to get the roof tensioned , and we had no wind that could have damaged it .
Its still usable, and i will look out for a replacement pole , shouldn't be a problem geting another one to fit , but has anyone else had this with a NR awning?
They are the steel poles.
I've had 2 NR awnings in the past & I've never had the steel poles bend in either of them. I'm surprised they have got bent at all. The NR awnings I had were quite old though so maybe he quality of the poles aren't like what they used to be maybe? If the pole you have isn't creased couldn't it just be straightened back up with a vice for now?
The pole isnt creased , and its not badly bent really, but just enough that you notice it , and the narrower extending bit of pole wont slide back into it fully to store.
Will bending it back straight weaken it though ?
I have never had a steel awning pole bend before and we've had some in the past that have coped with some very strong winds, but like I said, it wasn't even windy.
Maybe have a chat with a friendly plumber, they carry equipment to bend all diameters of copper tubing and cannot see how the awning poles will hinder their benders.
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Quote: Originally posted by chriska1111 on 05/9/2010
Quote: Originally posted by Rune Caster on 04/9/2010
Gentle and light bouncing pressure on the bend should straighten it
As for why it bent - I'd give NR a ring and see what they say
I maybe wrong but i dont think NR are still trading..
They definitaly are still trading! I spoke to them only on Friday over a query. Last year I needed an annexe a couple of days later but they had none in. They offered to do a run that afternoon and had it out for next day delivery. I was very impressed. They very helpful with any queries.
Quote: Originally posted by chriska1111 on 05/9/2010
Quote: Originally posted by Rune Caster on 04/9/2010
Gentle and light bouncing pressure on the bend should straighten it
As for why it bent - I'd give NR a ring and see what they say
I maybe wrong but i dont think NR are still trading..
I'm sure they are. I have Nr Awning (Capricorn) which is considered to be an old model. I had some damage and to mine and they were really helpful. We did actually visit them at the offices and works in Todmorden.
Quote: Originally posted by chriska1111 on 05/9/2010
Quote: Originally posted by Rune Caster on 04/9/2010
Gentle and light bouncing pressure on the bend should straighten it
As for why it bent - I'd give NR a ring and see what they say
I maybe wrong but i dont think NR are still trading..
Im holding my hands up NR are going strong.
When we were looking for a new van last winter a certain dealer was offering a new NR awning with each van. When i tried to access the NR website to see these awnings it wasnt working at that time. So i wrongly presumed they had passed us by. Sorry NR
Quote: Originally posted by beefysmum on 04/9/2010
I have an NR awning , I bought from a private seller , brand new unused in box , have used it 3 times. Last week I used the tall annex for the first time and it has bent the roof pole where the centre annex roof pole of the annex was connected. It didn't seem to be overstretched, just enough to get the roof tensioned , and we had no wind that could have damaged it .
Its still usable, and i will look out for a replacement pole , shouldn't be a problem geting another one to fit , but has anyone else had this with a NR awning? They are the steel poles.
We also use the NR high top annex. We have IXL poles on the main awning and steel on the annexe. It is very easy to put to much pressure on the centre pole. The ixl poles are extremly flexible and do bend when we over-extend the centre pole of the annexe but of course springs back when you let of the tension. We have found that it is not crucial for the centre pole to be extended as much. We make sure the tension is on the two outer poles and the centre is more to keep the height of the roof rather than the tension. The shape is maintained by the end A poles and pegging down. I hope this makes sense.
Thanks for all the replies. seems like I must have over extended the centre pole of the annexe then , although it didn't seem to be under a lot of pressure..just enough to get the roof in shape without sagging. I have a similar tall annexe on my apache awning and never had a problem with that one.
will see if I can get it straightened and use it on the opposite side to the awning in future.
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Topic: Bent awning pole
Quote: Originally posted by chriska1111 on 05/9/2010
