Gawn with the wind

[Coach_Frank]

Well, the wind got a hold of my awning last week. Ripped it right off the side of the RV. It was hanging by a few threads so I climbed up on the roof and cut the rest down with my utility knife. A new one is ordered.

How do you secure your awning? I don't want this happening again. BTW I was standing right under it as it blew away. I needed laundry service immediately after.

 

[Just Lou]

I never have my awning deployed in windy areas.  I'm not aware of any way one could "secure" an open awning safely.

 

[HueyPilotVN]

I quess that you are asking how to secure it when the wind is blowing.  Some of the electric ones have wind sensors.  A way to secure an awning when it is closed is to wrap a velcro or other type of strap around the arms of the awming to prevent the awning from opening.  Many of us also do this as a safety precaution when going down the road.  Many awnings have come open from a gust of a crosswing while going down the road.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

You can put tie-down straps on the arms or even over the top and down both sides. That works good in moderate wind, but if a strong gust comes up it just  makes a bigger bang when it goes. At some point you have to make a judgement call on when to bring it in. Awnings make a great sail. Fortunately, they almost always rip off before tipping the rig over...

Here are some types of tie-downs:
http://www.amazon.com/Camco-RV-Awning-Tie-Down-Kit/dp/B002JEZCEY
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/happy-hook-awning-tie-down/11171

 

[HueyPilotVN]

There are also anchors that screw into the ground for use with a rope to tie down the awning corners, However the best solution is what Lou suggested and not have your awning out when windy.