tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205527982714514361.post3879854618491342694..comments2023-05-08T04:10:22.394-06:00Comments on goin' RV Boondocking: When the Wind Blows... The Awning GoesBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393694530214889235noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205527982714514361.post-80563888074677011502012-11-23T12:52:56.647-07:002012-11-23T12:52:56.647-07:00I did somewhat the same in Q the last 4 winters an...I did somewhat the same in Q the last 4 winters and found that the 18" or shorter rebar needs to be pounded down until you all but bury the hook loop. And at a 45 away from the direction of the strap or they tend to loosen and want to come out. <br /><br />I didn't do the diagonal you did but did add a separate 1.5" strap across the middle of the awning from left to right to keep it from wanting to pull out of the long 3 each type and 2 single anti flappers I had on each end of the awning. I looped the strap around the slide arm on each end of the awning so as to not bend those arms and yet keep the awning as flat as possible. I also ran a rope up from the strap rebar and looped the slide arm and ran it across and looped it around the other slide arm UNDER the awning and down to the strap pin. <br /><br />And I had a ratchet strap on each end of the roller extending out left to right instead of only one on each end pulling away from the awning as you do. <br /><br />I also had the awning legs down off the side of the RV on the ground and used a 12" nail in each foot but didn't pound them in all the way so they could be pulled out without bending/scratching the paint off the leg. <br /><br />And although I don't scare easily, I still held my breath more than a few times at like 3 AM...<br /><br />I don't know if I will keep the awning out in high winds anymore though, I can't afford damage to the motor home or a new awning.<br /><br />Hopefully you get to test your setup during the day a few times before any night time testing is done.<br /><br />GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205527982714514361.post-90724462099749496792012-11-22T19:30:54.436-07:002012-11-22T19:30:54.436-07:00And now the real life Q. wind test...
We finally g...And now the real life Q. wind test...<br />We finally gave up in that area, but if this works I'll let you help me build one for Goldie. :))<br />Box Canyon Mark Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205527982714514361.post-54751940426974271592012-11-21T10:57:57.559-07:002012-11-21T10:57:57.559-07:00That looks pretty good to me. Of course we've...That looks pretty good to me. Of course we've lost three awnings so maybe I'm prejudiced. I especially like the crossed straps on top. Now if you just remember to tilt it so rain runs off......Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091933429533102339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205527982714514361.post-14386899132402700522012-11-21T10:11:27.295-07:002012-11-21T10:11:27.295-07:00That is too complex for my simple solution mind. I...That is too complex for my simple solution mind. I got rid of the awning last summer.Barney, The Old Fat Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242837062100545160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205527982714514361.post-3617182242865804372012-11-21T09:15:47.657-07:002012-11-21T09:15:47.657-07:00Nice contraption. I think it's easier to put ...Nice contraption. I think it's easier to put the awning up before going to bed. Living in Wyoming has taught me that trying to protect a sail from the wind is not a profitable experience.<br /><br />Have a Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />Adios!<br />MikeMikenoreply@blogger.com