What do I need to know about electric awnings?

[path1]

Please help me get caught up with the times we're in. Our new to us RV has an elec awning.

Any problems with them becoming "undone" driving down the road?

Anything else I should know about other than where the power button is?

Any other problems with them?


I believe it is a "Carefree Travel’R 12V Awning".

Thanks

[Dtaylor]

old guy wrote:
one thing I've read here on the forum, a few have asked about lowering one end for rain run off. must be an issue with them.

Most of the newer ones have adjustable pitch so you can lower one side. Mine, a Carefree, is a flat pitch with no adjustment. At some point I am going to upgrade to the adjustable

[old_guy]

one thing I've read here on the forum, a few have asked about lowering one end for rain run off. must be an issue with them.

[rv2go]

Don't rely on the auto retract if planning on being away from the RV. Best to just roll it in before leaving.
I have never known of one unrolling while driving down the road.

[Steeljag]

No issues at all with our electric awning!

[Two_Hands]

We really like our Dometic. Never had it deploy (open, unfurl) while in motion. It has a wind sensor and it will sometimes close with little or no wind. I clean the sensor and it works normally. My son has the manual pull out and watching him open it reminds me how much I like the electric awning.

[WyoTraveler]

No knowledge needed. Just push the button. In or out.