RV Awning
Hi All, I'm new to Fulltiming. Because of privacy, I prefer my awning to be open but now the wind is picking up in So Nv.. Do i really have to bring it back in when i leave each time during this wi...
Forum Discussion
People with your attitude usually come to me to replace the awning once it
1. Rips loose in a hi wind
2. Collapses from water build up and this ruins the arms and the tube/fabric
3. Wind sensors ARE NOT A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO RETRACTING AN AWNING. A HI wind can rip an awning loose way before a wind sensor can activate and retract the awning. Awnings with wind sensors will not honor a warranty if the Wind sensor cannot retract in time or fails to operate at all. Doug
A little story(true) Our dealership used to set up motorhomes at Good Sam rallies years ago. We set up 6 motorhomes at a Waco, Texas Fairground, extended the awnings and then went to lunch for 90 minutes. When we got back most of the awnings were destroyed by a freak wind gust that came thru the Fairground. So, you NEVER know what the weather will do.
1. Rips loose in a hi wind
2. Collapses from water build up and this ruins the arms and the tube/fabric
3. Wind sensors ARE NOT A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO RETRACTING AN AWNING. A HI wind can rip an awning loose way before a wind sensor can activate and retract the awning. Awnings with wind sensors will not honor a warranty if the Wind sensor cannot retract in time or fails to operate at all. Doug
A little story(true) Our dealership used to set up motorhomes at Good Sam rallies years ago. We set up 6 motorhomes at a Waco, Texas Fairground, extended the awnings and then went to lunch for 90 minutes. When we got back most of the awnings were destroyed by a freak wind gust that came thru the Fairground. So, you NEVER know what the weather will do.
