Awning security

Tom/Barb wrote:

btilfan wrote:
I installed said clamp on last two MoHo's, Easy install and easy to use once you get the length correct.

Follow the directions by installing the bottom attachment first, then locate the upper attachment point. fit perfect first time.

Directions? lol

I have indeed had an awning start to unfurl while driving in high winds. Not only did we almost lose the awning, but it was a royal PITA to get re-rolled while sitting in that same wind; almost impossible with just my wife & I since it had to be partially unrolled and then re-rolled to get it straight. In 40-50mph gusting wind! After that incident (first trip with our current RV), I fabricated my own, nearly identical clamp, installed near the front of the awning.







Downside to mine is that the latch is on top, meaning I must go on the roof to secure/unsecure it (no, the twig is not part of the latch :)). But, it's a small price to pay for the peace of mind. My awning will NEVER come loose while driving, no matter the wind.

Strabo wrote:

Fiverwheel wrote:
What am I missing here?
We've been rving for almost 50 years with never having an awning unfurl.

Yup same here. :/

X3

btilfan wrote:
I installed said clamp on last two MoHo's, Easy install and easy to use once you get the length correct.

Follow the directions by installing the bottom attachment first, then locate the upper attachment point. fit perfect first time.

I installed said clamp on last two MoHo's, Easy install and easy to use once you get the length correct.

Fiverwheel wrote:
What am I missing here?
We've been rving for almost 50 years with never having an awning unfurl.

Then you must not have traveled in high winds!

Fiverwheel wrote:
What am I missing here?
We've been rving for almost 50 years with never having an awning unfurl.

Yup same here. :/

besides locking the ends, I cut a 5" inch length (approx) of PVC pipe close to the diameter of the roller. Then take out approx an inch or so (not a complete circle) and snap it over the roller. I used 5 of them on a 20 foot awning equally spaced.

Probably a PITA but it worked for me. One only has to have an awning unfurl while still in place to not want it to happen again.

Fiverwheel wrote:
What am I missing here?
We've been rving for almost 50 years with never having an awning unfurl.

Your one lucky sumich.

You must not go to high wind areas. like Wall Texas Tuesday afternoon. or like Deception Pass bridge when the west wind blows.

What am I missing here?
We've been rving for almost 50 years with never having an awning unfurl.