Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products & Gizmos
Another member suggested a new forum section with new products but it doesn't look like it will be feasible. So I thought I would post this here under General RVing Issues. If enough people post (even...
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amandasgramma wrote:chezmoose wrote:This is a good idea for small winds, but we were in the Hell's Canyon and our friends had their awning out when a HUGE wind blew up. They had the awning tied down with the screwy kind of things that are to hold big dogs on a chain and they had 5 gallon buckets full of the biggest rocks they could find to fit. The wind hit and the awning was toast......
I can't take credit for this idea, but do plan to give it a try...
Last year while camping with friends, they used two square buckets (similar to kitty litter buckets) to secure their awning. They filled the buckets with water and attached ropes (or bungees?) connecting the awning to the bucket handles. The buckets weigh very little to transport and can double as water dishes for the dogs if you leave the lids open!
I have seen several awning tragedies....as a result my awning policy has 2 parts Part 1- Daytime, awning out when I am present; Part 2- Nighttime, awning out when I am present and awning in when I go to bed.....way better safe than sorry. Besides why have the awning out if you aren't actually using it?
