May 12th, 2010 | Written by scotty | Posted in Campers |

If you want to get continued good use from your caravan porch awnings then it is vital that you take good care of them and look after them properly.

If you have never set up an awning before or even if you have but you haven’t had the chance to set up your new purchase, you should take time out to properly read the instruction manual that comes with the product. This will hopefully give you a very clear indication of how you should erect you porch awning and make it a very simple process. If you still have any problems comprehending the manual you should contact the manufacturers customer service department or even visit a local specialized retailer for more advice.

Once you manage to assemble the awning correctly, as shown in the instruction manual, you should take the time to make sure it is secured down properly to avoid it getting damaged in high winds or other inclement weather conditions. If you are a real novice then it certainly wouldn’t go amiss to write your own detailed set of assembly notes so that it helps you to erect and assemble your caravan porch awning in the future.

When you are not using your awning, it is very important to keep it stored in a dry place and it should not be exposed to water or any other difficult weather conditions. The best place to store it to avoid moisture damage is indoors, preferably inside your caravan or garage lock up.  As well as stopping it getting wet in storage, you should ensure that it goes into storage in a dry state otherwise it will get mold and mildew damage. The best way to ensure this is to clean it thoroughly before letting it dry naturally and then packing it away properly.

When storing your caravan porch awning away, another great tip is to keep the canvas sections and metal poles separate from each other so that the canvas does not get any rust damage if the poles get rusty, but also to make sure that the canvas does not get punctured by the poles if you have to move the bundle around.

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