Newby question - Awnings and wind speed

[lewisra]

Originally Posted by rsdata

1 per side is sufficient, although if you need 2 to keep the awning from flapping it is probably time to take the awning in. Really depends on the wind direction as far as when the awning flaps... usually across left to right or right to left.

I use a number of methods to control the awning and how it reacts in the wind. My awning has adjustable arms that are spring loaded that run horizontal from awning roll to the trailer. These adjustable arms can be shortened independent of each other. I lower one end of the awning if the wind wants to raise it. That helps shed both wind and rain to the lowest side. Sometimes I pull both sides in which gives even more wind protection especially if the wind is coming into and under the awning. I have a propane firepit and sometimes with the lowered awning roll it can get real toasty under the awning, while sitting outside with the trapped warm air under the awning.

I hope this helps

Thanks

[lewisra]

Originally Posted by youroo

Yes,here is the Info so you can make your own and have a Strong system! Go to FRF "Tips & Tricks" look up Deflapper poles for Dometic Electric Awning this will be Dated 8-12-2016 ! It was posted by Old Coot-But Designed by Bob Caldwell! Very good design and Very good Pictures! My design is incorporated into my adjustable awning poles so sun shades can be placed at the ends as well as our deflappers at the same time! Youroo!!

Thank you.

[IDguy]

Don’t ignore the awnings over your slides. I had to pull in the large slide a couple high wind days the last few weeks.

When the awning starts moving the RV it is time to furl.

After losing two I never leave RV with awning out.

[paulyboy]

I always use tie downs now. It only takes one good gust to damage the most sturdy awnings. They are cheap insurance, I use quick connect carabiners and eye hooks.

[tricialix]

We close our awning anytime we leave the campground or if there is any question of wind getting stronger. Better safe than sorry.

[ilmor]

In my experience 15 mph is not a concern. Once you hit 20 though it’s something. But it also depends on the wind direction. The big concern is wind gusts. If they’re gusting to 25 you better have the awning in. .

[KnP]

We went more than a year without deploying the awning. Each time we camp requested the side with the morning sun on the opening side. By the time from noon to sunset, the camper casted a shadow. We did it that way because our awning was manual and incase of a midnight storm I will not be out there closing it. Our new camper is powered, so we use it. We retract it before going to bed if we are not sure if the weather is going bad.

[flyflotrtim]

Originally Posted by kcmusa

I only have the awning out when I am there. Always retract when away.
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2x There can be some strong unexpected winds in the Sierra.

[Nix]

I agree and also highly suggest pulling it in when leaving your site. We had several neighbours with twisted awnings when a storm came out of nowhere and they were out somewhere else. The awning can rip the side of your trailer up pretty bad pretty fast.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by Krusty

Just ran in to this awning support system.
Pretty cool if you ask me!

Nothing new.
There have been a couple of forum members here (Old Coot & Turbs) who have been selling a similar tie down system for years.

I put mine on 4 years ago.

[Patty56]

Bring awning in if you leave and at bedtime

[38BHDS2008]

Originally Posted by tcaleb46

I have a Forest River Wolf Pup 18TO with awning. When we picked it up, the guy doing the demo with me said I should retract the awning when winds hit 15 mph. This sounds a little low to me, but being my 1st trailer, I don't know.

What does everyone else think?

Hi there I have a 38 ft Cherokee park model with a 21 ft awning. For 12 years I have always left my awning rolled out all summer. Even when I was at home. Never any issues with wind damage.
You must always be sure to secure properly with a small slope for water runoff and use a tie down strap at each end.

[NancyLH]

[QUOTE=tcaleb46;2540493]I have a Forest River Wolf Pup 18TO with awning. When we picked it up, the guy doing the demo with me said I should retract the awning when winds hit 15 mph. This sounds a little low to me, but being my 1st trailer, I don't know.

What does everyone else think?

We've had to pull in the awning when it was only 10 mph, because of gusts. You won't need an anemometer to tell you when it's too windy!

[BrianSF-GA]

Awning poles & awning bows are the only way to go ...

[lewisra]

Originally Posted by BrianSF-GA

Awning poles & awning bows are the only way to go ...

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Completely agree, but bows aren't in my 20ft awning budget.

[lewisra]

Originally Posted by 5picker

Nothing new.
There have been a couple of forum members here (Old Coot & Turbs) who have been selling a similar tie down system for years.

I put mine on 4 years ago.
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X2 only 3 years. and i like that I don't have to detach the poles and find a storage place for them.

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by 5picker

Nothing new.
There have been a couple of forum members here (Old Coot & Turbs) who have been selling a similar tie down system for years.

I put mine on 4 years ago.
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Also the claw is a good way to anchor the awing. The screw in type are easily pulled out by wind.. BTW Turbs had applied for a patent on his system. Later RJD

[lewisra]

Originally Posted by aceinspp

Also the claw is a good way to anchor the awing.

X2, just don't tie your Golden Retriever to the claw as well. Mine snapped an arm off the claw when that squirrel tried sneaking thru, but her backflip was pretty cool.

[momraising5boyz]

Originally Posted by aceinspp

x 3 using awning poles and tie downs. Later RJD

Do the awning poles work? Where do you get them? Is this something you have to install and uninstall each trip?

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[chriscowles]

Originally Posted by youroo

Agree,we also have Deflappers with the DIY Poles added as well! Youroo!!

Deflappers?