Tips for trampoline tie downs for securing trampoline in high winds
Trampolines nowadays usually have a big mat surface and padding that goes over and covers the springs. Additionally, safety nets have become part of the standard trampoline equipment. All these elements contribute to a high risk of damage during strong winds. The trampoline becomes airborne and the wind has no way to escape. Combine this with nets that act as a sail, the trampoline can travel a long distance in your backyard and cause great damage. This is why a strong anchoring kit and securing your trampoline is crucial.
Keep in mind that with the strong winds that can occur in Australia, flimsy anchor kits are next to useless. There are some very flimsy ones available - take heed if you really are in a windy area!
How to secure your trampoline
- What you need to properly anchor your trampoline are some metal star droppers. For firm soils, you can go with the 400-500mm ones, but for loose soils, go for longer ones.
- You are also going to need safety caps and the same amount of trailer ratchet straps as you have in droppers.
- Four sets of droppers and straps should be enough for any trampoline size.
- Before you start the anchoring process, make sure that there are no utilities underground that you could damage. Check for water, gas, sewage pipes and cables. Once you are sure there is no danger, you can start to make your trampoline secure.
- It is important to check the size of the dropper holes before you drive it into the ground. You might need to drill a bigger hole to the dropper and taking out of the ground to do so wouldn't be easy so checking the size beforehand is crucial.
- First, you need to attach the strap to the end of the dropper. Having some clips at hand can be useful for this step.
- They will go into the holes of the droppers, making it easy to remove the straps when needed.
- Following this, you need to place the dropper on the inside of the frame approximately 30-40cm and drive it into the ground on an angle. Drive it deep enough so that only the top of it is above ground level.
- Now attach the ratchet strap from the top of the frame and down to the top of the dropper.
- Repeat with the rest of the droppers and try to install them symmetrically.
Remember that when the wind starts it will be too late for anchoring, so be prepared!
Nothing can be assured 100% storm proof, but securing your trampoline like this will give you peace of mind for most high wind situations that occur.
Also, after mowing the backyard, be sure that you secure your trampoline again on the same day.
We have 3 different Trampoline Wind Anchor Kits available, you will need to read the descriptions to ensure you purchase the right one for the weight of your trampoline and your soil type. Being prepared early is best but if today is windy and you are worried about your trampoline taking flight - get out there with some rope even and secure it in three places to strongly ground items - trees, and fences are best. Scroll down for more articles that are relevant to trampolines out in high wind conditions.
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Photo Above - Sad day for this family in Western Victoria when their big rectangle trampoline flew over the fence 100m from where it had been sitting. (Taken by Scott - Customer)
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