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Jun 15, 2013Explorer II
Mmmmm...
I don't believe the power awnings are anymore durable than the older manual type.
If anything they might be even more prone to damage.
The old 16 foot Dometic manual on our last fifth wheel to me was a hassle.
Had it out in a protected site when brand new and the wind still took it out :(
...and that was with the struts out and corners strapped to ground ties.
Mother nature will always win out.
For convenience I prefer the power awnings.
Here's to hoping you won't see any damage.
I don't believe the power awnings are anymore durable than the older manual type.
If anything they might be even more prone to damage.
The old 16 foot Dometic manual on our last fifth wheel to me was a hassle.
Had it out in a protected site when brand new and the wind still took it out :(
...and that was with the struts out and corners strapped to ground ties.
Mother nature will always win out.
For convenience I prefer the power awnings.
Here's to hoping you won't see any damage.
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