Awning clamps

[NorthernVandal]

Do you guys see a benefit to having dual clamps on each side for gusts? I have two wide clamps, one for each side, but seem to still get a bit of parachuting with gusts. Or is that too much tension? I may pick up another set if need be. It's a 15ft wide awning on my 19ft trailer. Thanks everyone.

[tvman44]

When it gets that windy, I roll up the awning.
"Better safe than sorry" 🙂

[Copper_Penny]

Clamps are ok but if it's that windy or the wind picks up fast your best just to bring your awning in and be safe.

[beemerphile1]

If one clamp isn't enough, roll up your awning before it gets destroyed.

Your manual probably tells you to roll it up in bad weather.

[fla-gypsy]

I only bring mine in for high wind and no longer use the clamps

[Bigbird65]

As much as we enjoy the awning at the first sign of high wind we roll it in. No use taking a chance. We also keep a close eye on the weather forecast.

[DutchmenSport]

downtheroad wrote:
My take on this....the awning is nothing more than a sail. It will catch the wind, even the slightest breeze and will move/flap some. It's the nature of the beast.

I stopped using clamps and tie down because I found that it slows the process of taking the awning in. If a storm comes in, I want to be able to roll up the awning as QUICKLY as possible to avoid damage.

i.e. if it starts flapping too much, I bring it in...I don't clamp it or tie it down.

Agree with everything here 100%. We quit using those wind-flapper and tie-downs on our last camper, exactly the same reason.

Wind flappers cannot be put on our new Outback (electric awning), but the, "push a button" and retract is great! When wind becomes uncomfortable, "zap!" awning in! Flappers ... no need.

[downtheroad]

My take on this....the awning is nothing more than a sail. It will catch the wind, even the slightest breeze and will move/flap some. It's the nature of the beast.

I stopped using clamps and tie down because I found that it slows the process of taking the awning in. If a storm comes in, I want to be able to roll up the awning as QUICKLY as possible to avoid damage.

i.e. if it starts flapping too much, I bring it in...I don't clamp it or tie it down.