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Shouldn't be a problem for a wind-out awning unless something like a Safari room is fitted to it. @Jim lea I notice you have an awning shown on your avatar, are you replacing it?Also worth considering where the awning will end. Could it potentially impede window, garage door or gas locker opening?
Shouldn't be a problem for a wind-out awning unless something like a Safari room is fitted
your avatar, are you replacing it?
Shouldn't be a problem for a wind-out awning unless something like a Safari room is fitted to it. @Jim lea I notice you have an awning shown on your avatar, are you replacing it?
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That's a helluva long awning!!! no wonder it was a struggle on your own.I had a 7 metre awning on my last van i only used it twice as it was a bit of a challenge putting it out and in on my own might be something to also consider if you don't have someone to support other end till you drop legs
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Any length should be OK simply wound out until you can reach the front rail to drop the legs for support whilst the rest is wound out. Provided the correct number of wall fixings have been installed letting it cantilever until you can reach it is OK.I had a 7 metre awning on my last van i only used it twice as it was a bit of a challenge putting it out and in on my own might be something to also consider if you don't have someone to support other end till you drop legs
that's okay for one guy to handle unless a breeze comes up!Any length should be OK simply wound out until you can reach the front rail to drop the legs for support whilst the rest is wound out. Provided the correct number of wall fixings have been installed letting it cantilever until you can reach it is OK.
Aye it was a joke ....had to wind it out about 1.5 metre before I could reach the legs to take the weightThat's a helluva long awning!!! no wonder it was a struggle on your own.
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That's a different kettle of fish . Been there, done that.that's okay for one guy to handle unless a breeze comes up!
Happened to us at withernsea many years back. Even with two of us the wind suddenly came up from nowhere and lifted Jo off the ground so great damage was avoidedThat's a different kettle of fish . Been there, done that.
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The OP's problem is that he is on his own.As Tonyidle says, it should be possible to 'walk ' out or in the drop down legs.
Another use for the awning is to protect the 'fridge from sunlight when only a small projection with no legs may be called for.
The reason for putting the legs down at a half way point, is to avoid damaging the mountings on the van. I would have though that, depending how far you wind it out, even a small person could reach the legs before causing damage.
Putting the awning away, I agree can be problematical. "Put the awning away, its getting too windy!" The first part of which may mean the awning is at full stretch and you have to release the tie down straps. We usually do this together, with one holding the centre down when the straps are gone (an exciting moment), while the other winds frantically. For some design reasons I invariably wind the wrong way to begin with before reaching the point for folding up the legs.
Once safely stowed away..... the wind drops!
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I do it on my own. Wind it out far enough to reach the legs. Extend them and angle the bottoms away from the van. Wind out until they're at a silly angle. Move them away from the van. Repeat. Then straighten everything up. Takes longer to describe it than do it. To put it way when windy keep the storm straps on. Loosen them off a small amount, wind in until they stop you. Repeat. Stow legs. Repeat storm straps loosening. Wind in. Repeat.The OP's problem is that he is on his own.
That's one way round it but still scary in wind getting it back inI do it on my own. Wind it out far enough to reach the legs. Extend them and angle the bottoms away from the van. Wind out until they're at a silly angle. Move them away from the van. Repeat. Then straighten everything up. Takes longer to describe it than do it. To put it way when windy keep the storm straps on. Loosen them off a small amount, wind in until they stop you. Repeat. Stow legs. Repeat storm straps loosening. Wind in. Repeat.
Motorhoming is a very scary pursuit. Once the awnings in you have to drive the damn thing.That's one way round it but still scary in wind getting it back in
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