We have a 2015 Tiffin Allegro with an electric awning which operatesoff a switch inside the doorway. It does not go up and down automatically as some do Question is: Can you strap down this typeof awning like one would do with a manual awning. Have been toldby an RV dealer that this is not a good idea. Would appreciate anythoughts or suggestions on this.

carp65 wrote:We have a 2015 Tiffin Allegro with an electric awning which operatesoff a switch inside the doorway. It does not go up and down automatically as some do Question is: Can you strap down this typeof awning like one would do with a manual awning. Have been toldby an RV dealer that this is not a good idea. Would appreciate anythoughts or suggestions on this.I am not an expert. If it is not an automatic awning that goes up when wind increases, I can not imagine a reason, other than operator error, that you should not be able to tie it down.

Thoughts: I'm never in favor of strapping down any awning. For me, it's an extra step that slows down the roll up process in case of a sudden storm or gust of wind.Have seen a number of awnings destroyed and RV's damaged when a "strapped down" awning rips off the side wall.If it's too windy to leave out naturally, it comes in.

gemert wrote:carp65 wrote:We have a 2015 Tiffin Allegro with an electric awning which operatesoff a switch inside the doorway. It does not go up and down automatically as some do Question is: Can you strap down this typeof awning like one would do with a manual awning. Have been toldby an RV dealer that this is not a good idea. Would appreciate anythoughts or suggestions on this.I am not an expert. If it is not an automatic awning that goes up when wind increases, I can not imagine a reason, other than operator error, that you should not be able to tie it down.Well, I AM an expert:) People that strap down ANY awning, are usually people that end up buying a new Awning. Awnings are basically parachutes. When the storm type winds kick up, that awning will break loose and pull loose any type strap system you use. If it does NOT break the strap system loose, the awning will buckle and then be destroyed. Automatic Retract awnings are for when people forget to retract in normal wind and rain. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED OR SOLD AS A AUTO RETRACT IN ALL CONDITIONS. The instructions state to always retract in moderate to heavy rain and wind. Also, they will not help in sudden extreme wind gusts. They cannot respond fast enough. Doug

downtheroad wrote:Thoughts: I'm never in favor of strapping down any awning. For me, it's an extra step that slows down the roll up process in case of a sudden storm or gust of wind.Have seen a number of awnings destroyed and RV's damaged when a "strapped down" awning rips off the side wall.If it's too windy to leave out naturally, it comes in.x2

I am always in favor of re-engineering stuff, except for awnings. Wind is very very powerful and can wreck havoc on your coach. I would let the awning be as it is engineered that way for a reason.

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downtheroad
Explorer
Mar 09, 2016
Thoughts: I'm never in favor of strapping down any awning. For me, it's an extra step that slows down the roll up process in case of a sudden storm or gust of wind.

Have seen a number of awnings destroyed and RV's damaged when a "strapped down" awning rips off the side wall.

If it's too windy to leave out naturally, it comes in.
gemert
Explorer
Mar 09, 2016
carp65 wrote:
We have a 2015 Tiffin Allegro with an electric awning which operates
off a switch inside the doorway. It does not go up and down automatically as some do Question is: Can you strap down this type
of awning like one would do with a manual awning. Have been told
by an RV dealer that this is not a good idea. Would appreciate any
thoughts or suggestions on this.

I am not an expert. If it is not an automatic awning that goes up when wind increases, I can not imagine a reason, other than operator error, that you should not be able to tie it down.

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