fj12ryder wrote:
OTOH what you go through to set up is not much different than having a manual awning, by the time you're finished with supports and tie-downs.
Yep. But my poles are optional and I still get the magic button to extend/retract the awning. Heck, if I want to get nutty- it's only a very few dollars, a little time, and I can make it remote controlled! :D
The support pole concept definitely goes back to manual awnings. This achieves the same strength as they had, but with the convenience of electric.