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04-12-2016, 08:31 PM
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Airmech
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Kenosha
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Second awning?
Me and DW want a sandpiper 5ver and one of the things I want to have done is to have a second awning installed. The question I have is did anyone have one installed? Is it not worth the hassle? Any input on this topic is GREATLY appreciated and needed.
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Pilot- Aaron, Copilot- Erica and Licker- Lizzy and Abby 
5ver- TBA
2001 GMC 3500 Dually
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04-12-2016, 08:45 PM
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some 5th wheels come with 2. Either both on main wall, or one might be on a slide. But yes, it can be done
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04-12-2016, 10:58 PM
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How about changing the awning and supports to the old style that were more than just a "Sun Shade" I was told any wind or rain and it wasn't going to be pretty..... GRRRR Almost makes it pointless.
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Bob
2011 Ford F350 Lariat
2016 Sandpiper 381RBOK with an extremely CRAPPY A/C!!!
Nights Camped: 2010 = 14/11 = 27/12 = 13/13 = 10/14 = 30/15 = 47/16 = 30/17 = 21/18 = 11
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04-12-2016, 11:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chop249
How about changing the awning and supports to the old style that were more than just a "Sun Shade" I was told any wind or rain and it wasn't going to be pretty..... GRRRR Almost makes it pointless.
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You have been getting some Bad Info!  Youroo!! 
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04-13-2016, 07:31 PM
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Airmech
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Kenosha
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Any comments as to if it would be worth the hassle of a second awning? We already have a canopy but I think a second awning on the RV would come in handy.
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Pilot- Aaron, Copilot- Erica and Licker- Lizzy and Abby
5ver- TBA
2001 GMC 3500 Dually
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04-13-2016, 08:05 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Second awning is always worth it, however you should probably find out if an awning can be placed where you want.
2008 2500hd Duramax
2015 Columbus 320RS
2016 nights camped "0"
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04-13-2016, 09:35 PM
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We have a new 380bh5 and inquired about have a second awning installed on the living room slide at the factory. The main reason being our 365saq had a 21ft awning and the 380 has a 16 footer. They said it was not an option and they wouldn't do it. Figured I'd see how it goes and I would do it myself if I feel we need it. So far so good.
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04-14-2016, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by youroo
You have been getting some Bad Info! Youroo!! |
So you are saying that the awning will hold up to wind and rain as well as the old style awnings?
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Bob
2011 Ford F350 Lariat
2016 Sandpiper 381RBOK with an extremely CRAPPY A/C!!!
Nights Camped: 2010 = 14/11 = 27/12 = 13/13 = 10/14 = 30/15 = 47/16 = 30/17 = 21/18 = 11
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04-14-2016, 10:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chop249
So you are saying that the awning will hold up to wind and rain as well as the old style awnings?
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Yes they will,if support poles and tie downs are used! From the Factory,NO! Youroo!! We had our awning in use for the 14 days we were at this C/G on the Gulf,Heavy Rain and Strong wind,it stayed right there! 
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04-14-2016, 11:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
Yes they will,if support poles and tie downs are used! From the Factory,NO! Youroo!! We had our awning in use for the 14 days we were at this C/G on the Gulf,Heavy Rain and Strong wind,it stayed right there! |
That looks like my awning on my old unit. Hence my question if the new awnings could be retrofitted to that style in any way. The new one looks like it MAY or MAY NOT handle winds of 10MPH. Our old unit would handle up to about 20 before I was concerned.
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Bob
2011 Ford F350 Lariat
2016 Sandpiper 381RBOK with an extremely CRAPPY A/C!!!
Nights Camped: 2010 = 14/11 = 27/12 = 13/13 = 10/14 = 30/15 = 47/16 = 30/17 = 21/18 = 11
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04-15-2016, 06:26 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chop249
That looks like my awning on my old unit. Hence my question if the new awnings could be retrofitted to that style in any way. The new one looks like it MAY or MAY NOT handle winds of 10MPH. Our old unit would handle up to about 20 before I was concerned.
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Sure !
Make your new electric awning perform like your old manual one.
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04-15-2016, 06:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chop249
That looks like my awning on my old unit. Hence my question if the new awnings could be retrofitted to that style in any way. The new one looks like it MAY or MAY NOT handle winds of 10MPH. Our old unit would handle up to about 20 before I was concerned.
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Ours is the SAME one F/R installs on the RV units NOW! It is a Dometic / elect! Can you Post a Pic of Your Awning,you might have a SOB type ?  Youroo!!
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04-15-2016, 10:29 AM
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Airmech
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Thanks for all the info. I'll have to make some inquiry's and go from there.
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05-29-2016, 11:17 AM
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Airmech
Join Date: Oct 2014
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I'm going to hijack my own thread, this is to all those that have the hydrolic self leveling system. Do you level the unit first or just place a single 2x6 under each tire and let the system do as designed?
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5ver- TBA
2001 GMC 3500 Dually
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05-29-2016, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by smittyams
I'm going to hijack my own thread, this is to all those that have the hydrolic self leveling system. Do you level the unit first or just place a single 2x6 under each tire and let the system do as designed?
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I pull in toss 6x6s under the jacks, disconnect and then hit the auto level button. Nothing under the tires at all.
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Bob
2011 Ford F350 Lariat
2016 Sandpiper 381RBOK with an extremely CRAPPY A/C!!!
Nights Camped: 2010 = 14/11 = 27/12 = 13/13 = 10/14 = 30/15 = 47/16 = 30/17 = 21/18 = 11
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05-29-2016, 12:19 PM
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Airmech
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Kenosha
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I assume you use chocks of some sort?
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Pilot- Aaron, Copilot- Erica and Licker- Lizzy and Abby
5ver- TBA
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05-29-2016, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by smittyams
I assume you use chocks of some sort?
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No it has jacks before and aft of the wheels. Chocks with the jacks down in my opinion is redundant.
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Bob
2011 Ford F350 Lariat
2016 Sandpiper 381RBOK with an extremely CRAPPY A/C!!!
Nights Camped: 2010 = 14/11 = 27/12 = 13/13 = 10/14 = 30/15 = 47/16 = 30/17 = 21/18 = 11
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05-29-2016, 02:31 PM
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Airmech
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Kenosha
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Interesting thought. I may still carry chocks and wood. We boondock for 9 to 10 days min every year and the grass can get rather soft if it rains alot. The wood under the wheel might be a savior when leaving.
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Pilot- Aaron, Copilot- Erica and Licker- Lizzy and Abby
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2001 GMC 3500 Dually
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05-29-2016, 05:02 PM
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I never use wood under the tires to level he unit first. I just put 2x10x18" or so under the front jacks and 2x8x16" that I put under the self leveling. I find the legs have so much weight for the size of the pad that they sink if you don't put something under it. They definitely sunk in the pavement at my house; since i started putting wood under no more damage.
And as for the wheel chocks I just carry a pair in case of emergency if I had to unpin the camper somewhere very uneven.
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05-29-2016, 05:05 PM
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Airmech
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Kenosha
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I would think that not using wood under the tires would allow the RV to sink into a grass surface faster than if it was sitting on wood all around.
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5ver- TBA
2001 GMC 3500 Dually
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