Awning rock peg removal

[California Dreamer]

Hi does anyone have a smallish tool that works well to remove pegs from the awning legs? We really struggled recently on hard ground after it rained and the rock pegs became cemented in! A claw hammer did the job after digging around the awning leg to make space but do we really need to take a massive hammer on each trip? (the stubby ones don’t have a wide enough claw for heavy duty pegs) - normal tent peg remover hooks were useless. Any recommendations welcome!


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[GrumpyGranddad]

I had this issue recently. I levered it out by using my peg mallet to provide a fulcrum and an adjustable spanner (from my tool kit) as the lever.

 

[Stu@rt]

Hi does anyone have a smallish tool that works well to remove pegs from the awning legs? We really struggled recently on hard ground after it rained and the rock pegs became cemented in! A claw hammer did the job after digging around the awning leg to make space but do we really need to take a massive hammer on each trip? (the stubby ones don’t have a wide enough claw for heavy duty pegs) - normal tent peg remover hooks were useless. Any recommendations welcome!


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Agree, I bought a stubby claw for the removal of standard pegs and found the claw too narrow. Maybe someone will post a link for a better one?

 

[bungiebananahead]

MSR Stake Hammer

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[dspuk]

MSR Stake Hammer

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I have this. Looks amazing but ripped the top of my beer off using the “opener” function.

 

[Nick.C]

Keello Camping Hammer Steel Hammer for Tent Pegs Wooden Mallet Camping Mallet Hammer Multi-Function Hammer with Lanyard for Tent Pegs Outdoor & Indoor

 

[Californication69]

I have the 10mm bolt top screw in type of pegs.
And an impact ratchet gun with a 10mm socket.
Piece of cake, in n out.
Also helpful if I get a puncture and need to remove wheel nuts.

 

[johna]

An old Stubai piton hammer, good heft for bashing in and taking out. You can get them on ebay.

 

[Red wine lover]

We got a cordless screwdriver with a socket and use it in reverse. Easy

 

[ArunAlec]

These make it a bit easier to get the pegs in and out with less chance of clouting the leg.

 

[bungiebananahead]

I have this. Looks amazing but ripped the top of my beer off using the “opener” function.

I have one too had it years, good bit of kit.

 

[Nik_campervan]

2lb lump hammer to knock em in, large water pump pliers to get out, also useful for removing the water tank inspection cover.

 

[Loz2286]

We switched over to the Peggy Peg system a while ago. Just screw the pegs in.

Peggy Peg UK Shop

 

[stevieb]

We also have just switched to the PeggyPeg system with their hammer in screw out pegs for hard standing. Their footpads for the wind out legs are brilliant! The pads stay in place for the duration of the stay and if you want to drive off just use the quick release sliders to release the legs to wind in. We use a floor marker to realign van back to same position on return.

 

[Anthony1]

Hi does anyone have a smallish tool that works well to remove pegs from the awning legs? We really struggled recently on hard ground after it rained and the rock pegs became cemented in! A claw hammer did the job after digging around the awning leg to make space but do we really need to take a massive hammer on each trip? (the stubby ones don’t have a wide enough claw for heavy duty pegs) - normal tent peg remover hooks were useless. Any recommendations welcome!


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If you have a trampoline, it comes with a handle with a hook to stretch the springs - it would be perfect.

 

[Peter Guiton Cali]

Hi does anyone have a smallish tool that works well to remove pegs from the awning legs? We really struggled recently on hard ground after it rained and the rock pegs became cemented in! A claw hammer did the job after digging around the awning leg to make space but do we really need to take a massive hammer on each trip? (the stubby ones don’t have a wide enough claw for heavy duty pegs) - normal tent peg remover hooks were useless. Any recommendations welcome!


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I use screw in pegs with a battery drill which seems to work

 

[GranddadBeattie]

A good quality peg puller available from any decent outdoor shop. Don't bother with the flimsy ones that come with peg sets.

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[California Dreamer]

A good quality peg puller available from any decent outdoor shop. Don't bother with the flimsy ones that come with peg sets.

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Thanks, I have a good one (similar to trampoline tool) but it was useless on the heavy duty pegs once they were stuck! Appreciate all the advice, think I will also get awning footplates as suggested and look for a claw bar/hammer which is wide enough. I don’t use pegs enough to justify taking a drill - it’s just on those few sites where the ground seems to turn to concrete when wet.


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[DevillBelgium]

Keello Camping Hammer Steel Hammer for Tent Pegs Wooden Mallet Camping Mallet Hammer Multi-Function Hammer with Lanyard for Tent Pegs Outdoor & Indoor

This is even better then My solution.
I smply use one of the other pegs to pull them out.
(I always have spare)

 

[DevillBelgium]

These make it a bit easier to get the pegs in and out with less chance of clouting the leg.View attachment 114006

What is this. and where can I find this?

 

[DevillBelgium]

nevermind my previous post found it. just had to read a but further..

 

[California Dreamer]

Thanks for all the replies, I’ve now bought a cheaper version of the keello shaped hammer from decathlon which seems light but strong- the ‘claw’ is a perfect fit for the heavy duty pegs so hope it will do the trick if we get cemented in again

HARD GROUND CAMPING MALLET

HARD GROUND CAMPING MALLET null Our designers have developed this mallet to help you plant and remove your tent pegs easily on hard ground.

www.decathlon.co.uk

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