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Old 05-31-2018, 05:40 AM   #4
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Using straps to tie down an awning will help stabilize it "somewhat" but won't stop the fabric from billowing and it won't stop the awning rail (the part screwed to the trailer sidewall) from being pulled away from the trailer. There is a "modification kit" available that uses two tent poles inserted into holes in the awning tube and straps to "tie down and stabilize" the awning. That system is much more stabile than just using two straps to pull the awning tight. Even with that system, the awning rail will be subjected to significant "pulling stress" and eventually will cause the awning rail to loosen from the sidewall of the trailer. That will allow leakage into the trailer wall. Eventually rot and water damage will occur.

Don't think that tying down an awning will prevent damage from happening. It saves the awning, but moves the place of probable damage from the awning to the "more expensive" component, the trailer sidewall.
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