thumping of slide awning in high gusty wind
During a trip back from New Mexico we ran into some really strong gusty winds. As we were driving along we could hear this thumping sound along the side of the coach. After going through a list of "...
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What brand and type of awning do you have. I have a Gerard (sp?) which has a metal cover over the opening between the roll and the face of the awning when the awning is closed. That's the opposite of most RV awnings. My roll is mounted directly to the MH, not the swing out portion of the awning frame. The cover is held closed with a magnate.
I had the problem with the cover blowing open going down the road and then SLAMMING shut. Sounded like a blow out.
Gerard replaced the magnet with a stronger one and now it only opens when it's REALLY windy, usually resulting in me soiling my nickers. It seems most susceptible with a quartering tail wind.
I had the problem with the cover blowing open going down the road and then SLAMMING shut. Sounded like a blow out.
Gerard replaced the magnet with a stronger one and now it only opens when it's REALLY windy, usually resulting in me soiling my nickers. It seems most susceptible with a quartering tail wind.
