Solera XL awning question
Some years back, I noticed a MH with the awning lazily flapping in the wind. I asked the owner about it, and he responded that it was designed to move with the wind and seemed well damped - it never ...
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I will give you my 44 years as an RV tech opinion. NOBODY makes an awning that will withstand short burst of hi wind or sustained bursts of hi wind. NOBODY makes an awning that in heavy downpour will shed water as they state it is designed for. Regardless of pitch unless you have an extreme 30 degree downpitch. IF you have that to stop potential problems, it is best to retract until the Wind/rain is gone. I have NEVER in my 44 years had any awning maker warranty wind/rain damage. There is nothing on LCI's website that states this, but I HAVE had weather damaged/destroyed awnings refused to be repaired/replaced under ALL awning makers warranty. The Solera as designed has about the best auto pitch system out there. Doug
