Ralph Cramden wrote:
Lantley wrote:
@ Ralph Cramden
Once upon a time I took your approach. But now I realize the electric awnings are just too flimsy to survive a strong wind.
I put my stuff under the fiver overhang for the night and just press that button and not worry about any overnight gust or what the weather is going to do.
I awake and push that button again and all is well.
I no longer feel the need to protect my table/stuff with the awning overnight.
It's not worth the risk.
Mother Nature can easily destroy our flimsy awnings despite our best attempts to strap them down with various gadgets
I feel little risk if any, since my various gadgets have proven themselves on more than one occasion, including the one when the ranger station 1/4 mile away recorded 70 mph gusts and 45 mph sustained winds.
Your awning/technique must be better than mine. I would not suggest leaving out an awning in 70 MPH winds, that's just me.
Your table must be pretty sturdy as well as the 70 MPH winds did not affect it either.
Yes I consider 70 MPH winds a risk, I will push the button.
