Awnings...how windy is too windy?
I know this is a very subjective question but just wondering if any of you use a general rule of thumb? Actual wind velocity or look/sound of awning, whatever. We have the power awnings (I believe ...
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Personally, I put my awning out, adjust the arms the way I want them and lock them down, then I add tie down straps on each side to a stake in the ground.
At this point if the wind isn't too bad, I'll leave it like this and even leave the campsite. But if its really windy, I'll only leave it in this fashion until I'm not going to be around or I'm going inside, then the awning goes up.
I honestly don't know what happens if the wind catches it. The story's I've heard tell of awnings flipped on top the trailer roof with lots of damage to the awning and trailer, and I don't need the headache of that.
At this point if the wind isn't too bad, I'll leave it like this and even leave the campsite. But if its really windy, I'll only leave it in this fashion until I'm not going to be around or I'm going inside, then the awning goes up.
I honestly don't know what happens if the wind catches it. The story's I've heard tell of awnings flipped on top the trailer roof with lots of damage to the awning and trailer, and I don't need the headache of that.
