The powered Dometic awning on our rig retracts automatically when wind reaches a pre-set level. Supposedly, it is designed for one end to tilt when there is a water load on it so the water will run off. This has happened in the past. Unfortunately, such was not the case two nights ago. During a heavy downpour, water pooled, the awning did not tilt, and finally the weight of the water caused the main hardware to buckle. With some help, we were able to wind the awing up and secure it for our return home and necessary repairs.
Just a word of caution - what is supposed to happen sometimes does not.
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