Awning strap tie down component

Abstract

A method of securing an awning strap of a recreational vehicle to an awning support arm comprising the steps of extending an end of an awning strap proximate to an awning support arms and inserting a first loop retaining end of a device into a loop at the end of the awning strap and inserting a second end of the device into an awning support arm positioning hole. Also an apparatus for securing an awning support strap where the apparatus comprises an elongated device with a first bent end adaptable to the loop of the awning strap and a second end that may be inserted within a hole of the awning support arm.

1 . A method of securing an awning strap to an awning support arm comprising the steps of:
 a) extending an end of an awning strap proximate to an awning support arms;   b) inserting a first loop retaining end of a device into a loop at the end of the awning strap; and   c) inserting a second end of the device into an awning support arm positioning hole.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising wrapping the awning strap around the awning arm. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising extending the length of the awning support arm. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising placing the strap under tension in pulling the device so that the second end fits within a positioning hole. 
     
     
         5 . A recreational vehicle awning attachment device comprising two ends wherein the first end comprises a component for attachment to an awning strap loop and the second end comprises a component for insertion into an awning support arm positioning hole. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the component of the second end has a diameter of ⅜ inch or less. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the diameter of the second end of the device is less than the diameter of the positioning hole. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the attached awning strap can be place under tension simultaneously with the second device end being inserted into a positioning hole. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the device is made of metal. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the device is made of plastic. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the device comprises an elastomeric component.