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Window Awnings and Wind

We never leave our big awning up when expecting any kind of significant rain due to wind that often accompanies rain events.  We do leave our window swings out, tho, to allow window ventilation.

I'm curious if anyone has had a wind issue with their window awnings and at what wind velocity these might also be closed.

Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Window Awnings and Wind

Reply #1 –
The window awnings can handle a pretty strong wind.  The good news is you can close the awnings from inside the coach.  Just open the window and unhook the strap and close awning.  Keeps you a little drier.
John
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

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Reply #2 –
John, what a terrific idea.  Thanks
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

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Reply #3 –
I can tell you from experience that the wind can be a problem on the slideout awning. 

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

Re: Window Awnings and Wind

Reply #4 –
Rich,.

I agree, in strong winds, the slide-out awning an blow upwards on one end. So when parked for a while I will tie the arm ends to the coach or to the ground.
Shortening the middle strap wouldn't quite do it.
Jim

2002 U320 42'
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

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Reply #5 –
We use our window awnings all the time. They take a lot of wind, and as has been said they are easy to get in without going out.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #6 –
Great question- I leave my window awnings out until the winds get 25 mph or better or gusts that powerful. 
Maybe I am too conservative, but these are the original awnings I am still using........................ ^.^d
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

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Reply #7 –
We usually leave our awnings out.  Upon saying that we have lost a few straps.  Trina @ MOT can make new ones.  :D
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Window Awnings and Wind

Reply #8 –
Smaller window awnings are out most of the time.  Big awning comes in is it is windy or gusty or we are gone.  Slide awning now has two extra lines from the ends of the awning down to attachment points at the midline trim strip a couple feet each way from the slide. Otherwise your slide awning will flip up.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: Carol & Scott –
We usually leave our awnings out.  Upon saying that we have lost a few straps.  Trina @ MOT can make new ones.  :D
The ones that Trina makes do you just stitch them on your self or do you have to take the coach to her?
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Window Awnings and Wind

Reply #10 –
Have given her the length.  She makes.  We install.

We carry 8 to 10 Zip Dee rivets with us at all times and at least one new replacement strap.  The Zip Dee rivets have a larger head than what I have found at the big box stores.

Drill out the old rivets, place the new strap and fix the new rivets.  I usually use 4 rivets per strap.

Works with two people.  Carol holds the awning open and I do the work.

You can also get replacement straps from Zip Dee.  :)
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Carol & Scott –
Have given her the length.  She makes.  We install.

You can also get replacement straps from Zip Dee.  :)
Thanks, I will count how many I need later this week.  Last week when I was closing my main awning the strap broke, glad it was only about 18" from close.  :o
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

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Reply #12 –
1993 with no slides, so no slide toppers.

The small awnings are usually out at the campground. If strong winds are in the weather discussion I'll take them in before going to bed. Twice I've had a wind gust catch the larger living room awning and one side was partially rolled up. Both times it happened we were gone and weren't expecting such strong winds. All I had to do was put in the awning (which looked pretty odd at that point) and then put it back out. Straightened everything out.

The patio awning is out ONLY if I'm home AND awake AND no rain is forecast. If any one of the three conditions is not met the awning stays rolled up. The only exception to that rule is when we're campground hosts on duty but not actually in the booth and Jo Ann is gone. If I need to help someone for a few minutes, and the awning is out, I'll leave it out.

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Reply #13 –
Made me look!  Never thought of closing the window awnings from inside.  Just tried and it's easy.
Thanks!
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell
 

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Reply #14 –
Have always left the small awnings out without a problem. Did forget and left the big awning out one night and a storm came through. I won't forget the awning overnight anymore. It left my billfold $1500 lighter. Lesson learned.

Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318