electric controled awnings
I have an awning that is controlled by depressing a button, both inside the motorhome or outside on the arm of the awning! In the past, I have tied down the extended awning while at a camp site, with ...
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1. In a Heavy rain the water can pool up and collapse the awning.
2. In a HEAVY high wind, your awning becomes a reverse Parachute. Those tie downs will not hold it
3. Could you post a pic of the slope of the awning? That will help in determining the possible pitfalls
4. A WIND or motion sensor is NOT there to protect the awning. It is a hopefull override if you forget or are NOT their in case of high winds or heavy rain. The Wind sensors will NOT help if there is a sudden high gust of wind. The Awning makers will NOT warranty any Awning that has wind/rain damage even if you have a wind/motion sensor.
5. There are 2 things you NEVER do in an RV. 1. Leave the RV unattended(leave for a period of time or days) with the city water outside spigot ON. 2. Leave your awning extended and leave or go to sleep.
6. There is nothing wrong with tying it down as long as you understand what I posted above. Doug
2. In a HEAVY high wind, your awning becomes a reverse Parachute. Those tie downs will not hold it
3. Could you post a pic of the slope of the awning? That will help in determining the possible pitfalls
4. A WIND or motion sensor is NOT there to protect the awning. It is a hopefull override if you forget or are NOT their in case of high winds or heavy rain. The Wind sensors will NOT help if there is a sudden high gust of wind. The Awning makers will NOT warranty any Awning that has wind/rain damage even if you have a wind/motion sensor.
5. There are 2 things you NEVER do in an RV. 1. Leave the RV unattended(leave for a period of time or days) with the city water outside spigot ON. 2. Leave your awning extended and leave or go to sleep.
6. There is nothing wrong with tying it down as long as you understand what I posted above. Doug
