Broke one last time out. First one in 4 years. They only break if the bayonet is not square on to the item it is fitting, I lowered a front pole too quick before disconnecting therefore snapped the bayonet. Dead easy to replace using method found on line. These items are not glued and pop out by using a rod or dowel up the pole. New one tapped on using a rubber mallet. It is a good product and I can't think of a better method of connecting. Users just need to be careful.
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We found these very easy to break on the original poles and broke two after only putting the awning up on very few occasions, they are definitely a week point. Also we had to cut off the end of the pole to get them off, and the new ones were extremely difficult to get on.
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The bayonet fitting is a weak point of the fibreglass awning poles and it is really easy to break the lugs off, usually when erecting in windy conditions. To be able to get spares so easily is a real boon, and they are really easy to fit - simply saw off the broken one and slip on the new. It's not a bad idea to keep a couple of spares at all times.
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Very poor design very weak bayonet plastic. broke on first use. Issabella design dept need shooting .
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Just what I needed. Good product and excellent service. Will know more after our first caravan trip in May.
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