On our 2008 Greyhawk 31SS by Jayco we had a manual 16' awning. We would leave it down most of the time but we added clamps to prevent flapping, tie down straps and a sun screen. We traded in our RV for a 2017 with a 21' electric awning with built in lights with remote and changing colors. Our first trip will be in April when I get to try it out. I hope to get pointers at the PDI in a few weeks. I want to learn how to tilt it and I am concerned that it is so high! At least I won't be walking into the support beams like I did all the time with the old awning. That will be a pro for me! I will let you know how I make out.