Proper way to hand crank out Roadtrek awning?

I crank out our Fiamma awning about 4 feet and then remove the fertical poles from the metal cover and lower them to the ground partly extended; this takes the weight off the side of the RV. Then I roll it out a few more feet, reposition the poles to beneath the awning and then roll it out the final couple feet (vut not quite all the way) and extend the poles and position them so they are plumb (vertical). After this is all done I tie some guy ropes to each end of the awning tube which helps to secure the awning a little better in light breezy conditions. I'd never roll the awning out all the way and then put the vertical supports up, too much stress on the anchor points on the side of the RV. The Fiamma is a fine product and will last a long time if you just take care and also roll it up before you go to bed at night or when you're going to be gone from the campsite for a few hours in case strong winds come up (or have a neighbor camper watch for such conditions and roll your awning in if needed).