Awning Failure
Driving down the road at 65 mpg my awning failed open and literally tore off the side of the RV. Lucky no one was hurt and managed to get all the debris off the road before being run over. My RV is ...
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My awning started to unfurl on an expressway out west. I had Coach Net roadside service at the time, so I gave them a call. They couldn't find anybody to help me. They told me it was Father's Day. I didn't remember that exclusion in the contract, but I followed their advice and limped on down the road until I found a CG for the night. The next day, a guy showed up and taped the awning arms together with electrical tape. Which, of course, has nothing to do with the awning roller - it will still turn.
I tried the awning lock (above) but the holes don't always line up with the lock. It took several tries until it did. And it requires a step ladder unless you're 8 feet tall.
Then it hit me. I never sit outside anyway. Don't even have lawn chairs. So I never use the awning. When I got home, I drilled four equally spaced holes in the drip channel above the awning and secured it with heavy duty zip ties. Works for me. I like to be able to control my environment and my 'C' has both heat and A/C.
And I have Good Sam Roadside Assistance now. They have a perfect record because I haven't needed to call them - yet.
I tried the awning lock (above) but the holes don't always line up with the lock. It took several tries until it did. And it requires a step ladder unless you're 8 feet tall.
Then it hit me. I never sit outside anyway. Don't even have lawn chairs. So I never use the awning. When I got home, I drilled four equally spaced holes in the drip channel above the awning and secured it with heavy duty zip ties. Works for me. I like to be able to control my environment and my 'C' has both heat and A/C.
And I have Good Sam Roadside Assistance now. They have a perfect record because I haven't needed to call them - yet.
