Stop electric Awning Rattle
Our last trailer had a manual awning that worked fine and you could firmly "strap down" to help resist moderate breezes. Our present trailer came with an electric awning, which is handy, but rattles i...
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93Cobra2771 wrote:
You can actually tie an electric awning down just like a manual one. Trick is that you need to leave some wiggle room for the TT to move while the arm is firmly attached. In other words, don't pull it down till it won't go down any more.
This allows for the TT rocking during wind or going in and out.
Of course you can either tie it down or use poles, but you have to have something to tie it to. If there isn't a tree, picnic table, or something in an appropriate position, you need a stake. We carry regular stakes and spiral auger stakes, but many places we vist have concrete or packed gravel pads that getting something into the ground without power tools is not possible. 2-1/2 gallon water jugs aren't enough, but the bungee cord reaLy helps.
