squonk 44,171 #51 Posted 3 hours ago We used to get campers towed in off of the NYS Thruway all the time. Awnings not secured and tearing the sides off. TV antenna's blown off and leaving an un-scheduled skylight. AC's torn off leaving a bigger un-scheduled skylight. The best was a 35 ft. Holiday Rambler travel trailer with all of the axles ripped out from underneath. We had to pick the back end with a forklift and used a tractor with a ball on the 3 pt, on the front to get it in the shop. RV Tip of the day: Whilst camping and yo have the awning out and it rains. When putting the awning back, don't stand underneath the arm being lowered first unless you need a bath! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,734 #52 Posted 3 hours ago 5 minutes ago, squonk said: When putting the awning back, don't stand underneath the arm being lowered first unless you need a bath! Free shower 🚿 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,955 #53 Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, squonk said: RV Tip of the day: Whilst camping and yo have the awning out and it rains. When putting the awning back, don't stand underneath the arm being lowered first unless you need a bath! Tip of the day, additional information. If rain is expected, lower one side of the awning so a pool doesn't develop in the middle. That pool can weight enough to cause damage to the trailer or the awning, or it might just give you a much needed shower. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,734 #54 Posted 2 hours ago 1 minute ago, lynnmor said: Tip of the day, additional information. If rain is expected, lower one side of the awning so a pool doesn't develop in the middle. That pool can weight enough to cause damage to the trailer or the awning, or it might just give you a much needed shower. We wouldn't even have the awning out in the rain unless it was supported in the middle. I've seen some interesting mechanisms used. Boards with rounded ends. Dinner plate on a stick. Spaghetti mop. Maybe I'll hire @Pullstart to stand under the awning with his hand holding it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,955 #55 Posted 35 minutes ago (edited) 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: We wouldn't even have the awning out in the rain unless it was supported in the middle. I've seen some interesting mechanisms used. Boards with rounded ends. Dinner plate on a stick. Spaghetti mop. Put the awning out, especially when it is raining, it ain't one of the junk power awnings with little support. Oops, it may be a junk power awning, it wasn't mentioned on the link provided. Edited 30 minutes ago by lynnmor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
