Awning clamps

When it gets that windy, I roll up the awning.
"Better safe than sorry" :)

Clamps are ok but if it's that windy or the wind picks up fast your best just to bring your awning in and be safe.

If one clamp isn't enough, roll up your awning before it gets destroyed.

Your manual probably tells you to roll it up in bad weather.

I only bring mine in for high wind and no longer use the clamps

As much as we enjoy the awning at the first sign of high wind we roll it in. No use taking a chance. We also keep a close eye on the weather forecast.

downtheroad wrote:
My take on this....the awning is nothing more than a sail. It will catch the wind, even the slightest breeze and will move/flap some. It's the nature of the beast.

I stopped using clamps and tie down because I found that it slows the process of taking the awning in. If a storm comes in, I want to be able to roll up the awning as QUICKLY as possible to avoid damage.

i.e. if it starts flapping too much, I bring it in...I don't clamp it or tie it down.

Agree with everything here 100%. We quit using those wind-flapper and tie-downs on our last camper, exactly the same reason.

Wind flappers cannot be put on our new Outback (electric awning), but the, "push a button" and retract is great! When wind becomes uncomfortable, "zap!" awning in! Flappers ... no need.

My take on this....the awning is nothing more than a sail. It will catch the wind, even the slightest breeze and will move/flap some. It's the nature of the beast.

I stopped using clamps and tie down because I found that it slows the process of taking the awning in. If a storm comes in, I want to be able to roll up the awning as QUICKLY as possible to avoid damage.

i.e. if it starts flapping too much, I bring it in...I don't clamp it or tie it down.