Secure electric awning?
On my old MH with manual awning I would put the legs down and using ratchet straps, anchor the awning for the winter in Fl. Never had a problem. Now have an electric awning. Any tricks, ideas for anch...
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4x4van wrote:
Actually, the manual awnings ARE made to be anchored. The legs are made to disconnect from the RV at the bottom, and have holes to stake them down in what's known as a "Patio Position". It is shown in the manual for my AE 9000 awning, and even refers to the "provided stakes".
It shows you the patio position with a place to put anchor stakes to keep the poles from moving! The stakes will not hold in a strong wind!
The dealer will sell you the things to anchor it but will not tell you that they advise doing it when they cant guarantee they will hold and you might come back and try to get a new awning because they told you it was a cure for excessive winds!
I say anchor it if you want but the de-lappers and tie down ropes are not standard equipment and that is why it is not an added option when buying an RV! Otherwise the manufacture would recommend them!
