For Sale: Awning hold down poles.

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by Barstorm

During expected strong down burst of rain, I put the awning at an angle so the rain rolls off quickly. I see others doing the same thing. Is it possible that your awning does not allow you to do the same thing?

I was talking about a sudden down burst of wind !!!
We never know when that might happen !!!

[Wolverine 1945]

The way the old Manual awnings were made only thing you had to add was maybe a couple of deflappers !!! You did not have to put them away every time a little dark cloud passed by !!!

[Barstorm]

WOW! with all the replies I see that we all camp different. My awning are always strapped down for just those times when unexpected winds or whatever might happen. When I am away from my rv for any amount of time I retract the awning (power) within 30 seconds, and put back out upon my return. Awning straps are very easy to release. I do understand that not everyone has this option, that is why I state different ways of camping for different people. That's why it is so enjoyable to camp and meet people with different ideas.

[SeaDog]

Originally Posted by Barstorm

During expected strong down burst of rain, I put the awning at an angle so the rain rolls off quickly. I see others doing the same thing. Is it possible that your awning does not allow you to do the same thing?

The reason for the poles is to stop the compression of strong unexpected down drafts and the straps to hold the awning for unexpected uplifting. The combination makes for a much stronger structure for the awning. The poles allow for the awning to be tilted to its max or anywhere in-between for rain run off. The poles are not designed so that a person can ignore weather but do provide a certain amount of protection for the unexpected.

[bob caldwell]

Here's the best of both old and new

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[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by bob caldwell

Here's the best of both old and newAttachment 116712

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Looks Good Bob !!!
But I would trade my Power Awning with polls & strap for an old Manual awning any day !!!

[bob caldwell]

And I would trade my old truck for a newer truck any day! lol

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by dbarr

I'd be interested.

Are you going to be at the rally?


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2015 nights camped "34"
2016 nights camped "25"

[TURBS]

Another thing is with awning poles you can use a sunscreen!





2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
2016 nights camped "25"

[bob caldwell]

Yep

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[dbarr]

Originally Posted by TURBS

Are you going to be at the rally?


2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
2016 nights camped "25"

Nope, I'm in Florida the next couple weeks!

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by dbarr

Nope, I'm in Florida the next couple weeks!

I'll send you a pm.


2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
2016 nights camped "25"

[dbarr]

Originally Posted by Barstorm

WOW! with all the replies I see that we all camp different. My awning are always strapped down for just those times when unexpected winds or whatever might happen. When I am away from my rv for any amount of time I retract the awning (power) within 30 seconds, and put back out upon my return. Awning straps are very easy to release. I do understand that not everyone has this option, that is why I state different ways of camping for different people. That's why it is so enjoyable to camp and meet people with different ideas.

This is my first electric awning and I'm already on my second motor, it was replaced last year mid season. Acts like it might, maybe, last the rest of this season. I retract it every time I leave the site for up to 6 weeks a year. They don't last.

The next time I buy a new trailer I will order it just to get a manual awning.
Other than that I'm happy with they come.

[AquaMan]

My previous fifth wheel had an awning that came down at almost a 45 degree angle. I could get away with just straps on that awning because the straps were virtually inline with the awning and I could lock the arms. On my Georgetown, the awning is 11' in the air and almost straight out! Even with pulling the awning all the way down, it's still taller than I can reach.


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[heavynlori]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Looks Good Bob !!!
But I would trade my Power Awning with polls & strap for an old Manual awning any day !!!

X 100. Really dislike our power awning 😝


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[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by dbarr

This is my first electric awning and I'm already on my second motor, it was replaced last year mid season. Acts like it might, maybe, last the rest of this season. I retract it every time I leave the site for up to 6 weeks a year. They don't last.

The next time I buy a new trailer I will order it just to get a manual awning.
Other than that I'm happy with they come.

Here is hoping the old well built Manual awning is still available ???

[Wolverine 1945]

Could have used one of those sun shades down in IN a few weeks back !!!

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Could have used one of those sun shades down in IN a few weeks back !!!

They make a BIG difference!


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2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
2016 nights camped "25"

[SYE]

Indeed they do

[bob caldwell]

What do they call the double tract for sunscreens?

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