Awning tie downs straps
Trying to find out if there is a definitive answer on using tiedowns on newer electric awnings. I've herd arguments both ways. I'm always getting asked. My usual answer is no. It's a button use it. Pl...
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mtofell1 wrote:
I came up with some makeshift tie downs of sorts since the awning in my new trailer wouldn't stay lowered. It extends and retracts fine but once out the "shocks" were too strong and always pushed it up. I just grabbed a couple C-clamps and some bungee cords and that holds it down okay. I wouldn't rely on it in much wind. For that matter, I wouldn't rely on any tie downs in wind. Just roll the thing up.
To solve the problem of keeping the awning down, I drilled a hole in the arm and another in the stationary part on the camper. Got the right length bungee to keep it down. Did it on both sides. Easy to remove when I need/want to bring it in.
