Awning tie downs straps
Trying to find out if there is a definitive answer on using tiedowns on newer electric awnings. I've herd arguments both ways. I'm always getting asked. My usual answer is no. It's a button use it. Pl...
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ependydad wrote:
I like support poles AND tie downs:
[url]http://learntorv.com/power-awning-support-poles/
But there's controversy no matter what you do. I've personally had my awning out (supported + tied down) in up to 35mph winds. I didn't like having it out up over 25mph but I missed my window of opportunity for bringing it in safely.
In 2012 I lost a manual awning to a sudden storm. We were gone for the day.
Never again. Too easy to roll up the awning to take that chance.
Now I throw a piece of Ski Rope over the corners, attach them to tent pegs with a Truckers hitch, for daily use. Take down is about 2-3 minutes tops.
I have my awning rolled up when we aren't there...
New awnings aren't cheap.
