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As said above, gazebos are easily blown away, and could cause a lot of damage to other vans/tents/cars on a site.  Some sites do not allow them for this reason.

If you don't want to spend money on a canopy you would be better just using your awning without the sides/front.

Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 13/1/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by Anne R on 12/1/2006

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Many thanks for your replies - you've given us plenty to think about.   We did wonder about using the ordinary awning, minus sides and front, but thought it might be a problem in windy conditions,

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Any type of canopy will be a problem in windy conditions. I had an Omnistor on my motorhome, I used to peg the legs down and also used extra guys, but if it was windy I soon learnt to wind it in to avoid any catastrophes.

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We use the screw in dog lead holders on our trailer tent awning and the gazabo  never had any problems when windy. rachet straps too**. you buy them both very cheap.4 rachet straps for a £5 and screw in lead holders for as little has a £1 each.

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