I'm not in favor of anchoring the awning down...slows down the roll up process if a sudden wind or storm comes in...
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If the wind comes up when the awning is bolted down why roll it up.It is already secured. Anytime I put my awning out it is secured to the ground just so it can remain out when the wind comes up.
Try it out it works.
OH MY!
That advice might work if you live in a state where it never rains. :W
BUT seriously if you
live/RV in the Midwest as the OP sig indicates where it DOES rain, storm and have tornadoes. All that can happen with no warning.....so that would be the NOT be the best advice.