Awning Strap down

gemert wrote:

carp65 wrote:
We have a 2015 Tiffin Allegro with an electric awning which operates
off a switch inside the doorway. It does not go up and down automatically as some do Question is: Can you strap down this type
of awning like one would do with a manual awning. Have been told
by an RV dealer that this is not a good idea. Would appreciate any
thoughts or suggestions on this.

I am not an expert. If it is not an automatic awning that goes up when wind increases, I can not imagine a reason, other than operator error, that you should not be able to tie it down.

Well, I AM an expert:) People that strap down ANY awning, are usually people that end up buying a new Awning. Awnings are basically parachutes. When the storm type winds kick up, that awning will break loose and pull loose any type strap system you use. If it does NOT break the strap system loose, the awning will buckle and then be destroyed. Automatic Retract awnings are for when people forget to retract in normal wind and rain. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED OR SOLD AS A AUTO RETRACT IN ALL CONDITIONS. The instructions state to always retract in moderate to heavy rain and wind. Also, they will not help in sudden extreme wind gusts. They cannot respond fast enough. Doug