Rain Water collection clips for Awnings and longevity of such
Mobi Condo said
11:53 AM Jul 5, 2020
Having now a lovely Roll Out Awning, we have the flap to roll up to a neat gutter. Does any one have experience of just how long the clips which are used to shape the flap last?
Cheers - Ian
Relax-n said
12:32 PM Jul 5, 2020
Our awning is around 14 - 15 ft. We use about 8 clips. When it rains they work really well.
A bit pricy for what they are, but worth it if you like to collect your own water.
Bought the clips only then used our own bucket and filter for collection.
Unless you like dusty water, you must remember to give your awning a quick clean with the first rain fall.
Colin Penrose said
10:01 AM Jul 6, 2020
Had my full system of Rainsaver for a few years now. I bought their Show Special. Works really well. I run a hose direct into my shower tank and when that is full I fill up drinking water and jerry cans. Col
Possum3 said
10:52 AM Jul 6, 2020
Further to Relax-n post; ensure bird droppings are thoroughly cleaned off awning prior to catchment - the little Fairy Martins (Bottle Swallows) are the worst culprits if parked near waterways or lagoons.
Bicyclecamper said
08:07 PM Jul 6, 2020
Colin Penrose wrote:
Had my full system of Rainsaver for a few years now. I bought their Show Special. Works really well. I run a hose direct into my shower tank and when that is full I fill up drinking water and jerry cans. Col
You guys are so lucky, everywhere I go, be it by bike (which means I have to carry it) and it is much harder on my bike to do so, Or by c,van, it never rains for us. So we never get extra unless we find a water source to filter it. I like to know where this rain is. Getting some rain at home, but when we travel, never see it.
iana said
07:59 AM Jul 7, 2020
We acquired a s/hand rain saver, but gave it away. I could not see myself fitting this thing at the sign of rain, getting a bucket full of dust and bird sh-t, then having the wind come and try to tear the awning away. If it looks like a storm, we bring the awning in. I guess where it could work is installed to an awning and full annex, tied down and storm proof.
We collected water off the awning/roof at Kangaroo Island, got about 40 liters of dirty water, easier to go and fill up with water from the town. As far as I am concerned a waste of money.
Bicyclecamper said
01:09 AM Jul 8, 2020
Bit of wind and I put my awning away lickety-split.
Cyclops said
06:39 PM Jul 16, 2020
Depending on awning, clips are not required. We set our electric awning to a frag under full extension to collect water. This gives a slight channel. Drop one support arm slightly, hand a bucket with a filter pad in it. A hose connection clips hose to bucket and hose fills water tank. Cost almost nothing if you have bits and pieces in your shed.
Having now a lovely Roll Out Awning, we have the flap to roll up to a neat gutter. Does any one have experience of just how long the clips which are used to shape the flap last?
Cheers - Ian
Our awning is around 14 - 15 ft. We use about 8 clips. When it rains they work really well.
A bit pricy for what they are, but worth it if you like to collect your own water.
Bought the clips only then used our own bucket and filter for collection.
Unless you like dusty water, you must remember to give your awning a quick clean with the first rain fall.
You guys are so lucky, everywhere I go, be it by bike (which means I have to carry it) and it is much harder on my bike to do so, Or by c,van, it never rains for us. So we never get extra unless we find a water source to filter it. I like to know where this rain is. Getting some rain at home, but when we travel, never see it.
We collected water off the awning/roof at Kangaroo Island, got about 40 liters of dirty water, easier to go and fill up with water from the town. As far as I am concerned a waste of money.