1st travel trailer then class C motorhome had manual awnings. Yes, in high wind conditions its nice to be able to tie the awning down if done correctly. Our new class A motorhome has a Dometic power awning. We haven't yet used it enough to form an opinion, although it certainly is quick and easy to extend or retract. Ours has a wind sensor built in the end of the awning tube. The control box in the cargo bay allows setting to different wind speeds. I wonder if those who mentioned their power awning was too senstive to wind have the ability to change settings.