Now that Summer is here, we all start using our awnings more. First, awnings are prone to mildew, dust and dirt in general. You can find a good awning cleaner at you RV dealer, and wash it with a wash brush when you wash your RV. Be careful, as some awning cleaners can streak or damage the paint and graphics on the side of your motorhome or trailer. Let it dry thoroughly before rolling it back up.
When setting up a manual awning, it can be adjusted so the rear is slightly lower than the front to allow for water roll off. Rain gets really heavy when it accumulates on the fabric and can tear or seriously damage the awning if it isn’t drained off. Most automatic awnings don’t allow for this adjustment, so it is wise to keep an eye on it if you have the awning out in heavy rain. Either roll it in and out to let the water off, or push up gently up on the fabric with a broom or wash brush to drain it.
Wind is another subject. Many automatic awnings have a sensor that rolls the awning in when the wind reaches a certain velocity. If you have a manual awning, you should consider using some sort of awning tie downs to secure it. There are several systems of straps, anchors and springs available. Without tieing it down, you are really taking a chance of severe damage if a sudden gust of wind comes up.
Dorothy Loll and Susan Cox
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