question on power awnings
The DW and i just bought a 2013 Gray Wolf 26BH, in fact we haven't even picked it up. I know this will be covered when we do the walk through but that's a couple weeks off. I forgot to ask about the p...
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MM49 wrote:
The Awnings are designed to collapse and fold up in the wind. They will end up on the roof without damage. You don't want to tie them down with straps or poles.
MM40
I must disagree. I have never seen an awning that won't destroy itself and probably severely damage the RV that it was attached to when the wind takes it. The chances of it ending up undamaged on the roof are slim and none (and Slim just left town). :S
The arms on awnings, be they manual or electric, do not simply fold up when stressed. One good unexpected gust and you will have often jagged edged metal struts flying around with the very real possibility of inflicting serious injuries. This is why we NEVER leave the awning up at night or when we leave our site.
As Always....m Opinions and YMMV. :C
