Awning
Is an awning really needed? I rarely use mine.
Forum Discussion
- An awning is the kind of thing that you might not use very often, but when you do, it is invaluable. Make sure it goes over the door and is long enough. My 21qb is a short class C, but the awning is the full length of the coach part of the vehicle and it is great in the rain or the sun. A power awning would be even nicer.
One thing to consider if you are shopping for a used class C: if it does not have an awning, it might have been a rental. - I use my awning every trip unless the weather is extremely bad. Can't imagine doing without an awning to sit under.
Is an awning really needed
Absolutely not. When it's 80 degrees (farenheit) and there is no shade, or it starts raining, you can sit inside. An awning just provides another option.- I use mine for the reason stated above, heat and rain. The plus side it also keeps the DW happy when she can sit and read in the shade.
- On our cross country trip last June, on more than one occasion or pure luck ?
When we parked in the campsites, the awning somewhat kept the afternoon sun from beating down on the side of the MH. Maybe not alot ? but it helped keep the MH cooler inside.
And it was nice too when it rained to be able to walk up under the awning and shake the water off the umbrella/jackets, then head on inside.. - Not needed
Neither are electric heating elements in fridge, water heater
Neither are slideouts
Neither are leveling jacks
Neither are microwaves
Neither are........well you get the drift jdog wrote:
Is an awning really needed? I rarely use mine.
Asked and answered- and by the O.P. himself!
Gotta wonder why he clicked on "post message" after typing those words...:h- Nothing, even the RV itself, is really needed. The awning, like the generator, is used according to the individual camper's habits and needs. We rarely use our awning, but some of our friends never park without using theirs.
- When it is 100 plus outside and you have parked where the awning side is facing west it makes a huge difference in cooling the RV.
- I see mine as wasted weight and a PITA to wash.
YMMV
