I suppose it would have helped to mention the type of awning...
It's a 9.5 Carefree with metal mounting plates that have a lip that the awning basically hangs on. As Mike pointed out, finding metal or substantial blocking is necessary, which I've done. I wonder if Northwood runs extra material within the wall for their factory installed awnings?
Anyway, my biggest concern is how to properly seal those holes and bracket plates to the camper.
trailgranny:
Believe me, I've held off doing this. Even as I type this, I'm not even 100% sure I'm going to keep this camper. Not happy that the roof began lifting so soon after buying it. But, the awning was a good "open-box" deal. It has a couple scratches. I don't mind. Better than paying full price.
As far as wiring, there really isn't anything on the passenger side of camper, just the running lights at each corner which the wires don't run in the area of the awning. The height of the awning and the amount of effectual shade has me wondering also if it's worth it. But considering manufacturers offer them as an option, it's must okay, right? ;-P
