Fancier isn't always better

holstein13 wrote:

Veebyes wrote:
A suggestion for the OP.To stop the flapping use a couple of containers filled with water tied off from the end of the awning so that the awning will have to lift them off the ground to flap. Jerking can be eliminated by having a bit of bungey cord connected inline.

I've thought about this but didn't do it out of fear I'll damage the mechanism if it tries to retract against my tie down.

You can turn the auto function on and off. I have never tied mine down but I do see a huge number of auto awnings tied down. Solution is simple...spend the big bucks and get a mechanical awning if thats what winds your watch.