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Fosters
Explorer
Apr 07, 2017

AWNINGS above the Slide Outs during the Wind r KILLING ME!!!

I'm a full timer in my 5th. And for some reason, it is bloody windy allllll the time or around the seasons here in Jersey. Except for summer perhaps. So yes, I am able to pull in the main awning wh...
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fpresto
Explorer
Apr 08, 2017
VoodooMedicineMan wrote:
What is the purpose of those awnings?


In my opinion the best reason for having the awnings is temperature reduction. The roof of most slides are poorly insulated and the heat really can build up.
My awnings actually flap very little. They can be adjusted to reduce the flapping. YouTube has several videos on how to adjust the de-flapper on the awning.

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