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Re: Patio Awning Deployment at 60MPH

Reply #25 –
Yes Gerry, that is right.  The pic was taken here at home after I had the awning open.  The latch is in the open position.

Pat,
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: Patio Awning Deployment at 60MPH

Reply #26 –
This was the 1st year I had an issue with the long front D/S window awning. Big wind on hwy 40 in the desert. Awning billowed out, slammed back in, no damage. Drove 45 MPH till Havasu turn off.

Foretravel customers told me about this many times. It is daunting for sure!

Coach came with 2 Dee Zee crows feet, I installed one on each of the 2 front window awning when I got to Yuma.

Bruce Bean has crows feet on all his window awnings.

Changing subjects:
5 gallon buckets full of rocks, will hold the awning down in the most sever wind. Do it all the time.

Bob is correct. tilt it slightly for possible rain

Chris
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

Re: Patio Awning Deployment at 60MPH

Reply #27 –
An open Awning on the side of the road can be very dangerous.  A friend of mine died when his awning unrolled, He fell off a short ladder trying to secure it, EMT's checked him out, said he was fine, later that day he died of head injury.  I don't have a solution, only that extreme caution is needed in this very bad type of situation.
Gary B

Re: Patio Awning Deployment at 60MPH

Reply #28 –
Larry, your words of caution should be listened to by all.  I know of more than two rv people that sustained concussions from suddenly being hit by a sometimes spring loaded falling awning, just from when they were deploying it to use.
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
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Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
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Re: Patio Awning Deployment at 60MPH

Reply #29 –
Ours has the same locks at each end of the roller, but no hook type locks on front or back at all.  We have driven in some pretty high winds and never had a problem.  Luck apparently???  I'll be getting some straps to go around the 3 tubes in the area where Pat shows the green strap.
Dave and Kelli
1997 U295 40' Build #5188 CSGI
1995 U240 36' Build #4621 SBID-SOLD
2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Re: Patio Awning Deployment at 60MPH

Reply #30 –
We had locks on all our window awnings and the patio awning.  Used velcro wrap straps on the patio awing arms for extra measure!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

Re: Patio Awning Deployment at 60MPH

Reply #31 –
I hear that Dave, I will also get a strap to replace the green tie downs.  I say again that Braden was a fine man that gave them to me.

Pat,
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: Patio Awning Deployment at 60MPH

Reply #32 –
We have two large awning hook latches, 2nd one we added. One near front and one near rear. We also keep top end locks in place and put a tight Velcro strap part way up  on front & rear awning support arms, all designed to prevent Pat's dangerous problem.