Securing Rv Awning

Tips for stowing your rv awning.

Securing rv awning.

They usually have a switch on the tube that is flipped to pull the awning out. Once they re unlocked use the end of your awning rod to switch the ratchet mechanism to the open position. Once the awning is out i just leave them wraped aound the arms for safe keeping. The strap runs across the top of your awning and then drops down to the ground where it is attached by stakes and the tension spring provides the rigidity to the awning.

If you have a manual awning you can use de flapper clamps to minimize the noisy whipping and prevent your fabric from tearing off. With both items installed your awning can tolerate quite a bit more wind before it becomes destroyed. You can also make diy awning anchors using a dog tie out stake and heavy duty string or rope. To open your rv awning first squeeze the support tabs on the awning which will release the travel locks.

This style awning has a long tube across the top of the rv and 2 arms that connect from the tube to a hinge near the bottom of the camper. A sturdy cord or strap runs from your awning and through the anchor to provide added security against light wind gusts. The jr products 25 foot rv awning tie down design is one of the most commonly used ready made gadgets to keep an rv awning from flapping. Securing electric awnings awnings are designed to flex with moderate wind and if you try securing it they will start to tear when it becomes windy we retract the awning and when we leave the rv we also retract the awning thats the beauty of an electric awning just toggle the switch.

A stabilizer kit can also be very handy on windy days. These kits are generally pretty inexpensive and will give you peace of mind. Here s a few tips on how we do it and how we tidy up those annoying loose ends. Stowing your rv awning for travel is just as important as securing it in place while in use.

Now hook the black pull strap on the awning with your awning rod and pull the strap straight out. We use ratchet straps to tie our caravan awning down on windy days. Since then i use the heavy duty velcro straps about 5 8ths wide and put them up at arms reach on the awning arms and have not had a problem since.