Awning travel lock

[jasin1]

I saw a class A motor home last fall with the awning ripped halfway off on 95 north...does anyone use a awning lock or strap to make sure the awning doesn’t open while traveling? Or am I worrying about nothing?

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by jasin1

I saw a class A motor home last fall with the awning ripped halfway off on 95 north...does anyone use a awning lock or strap to make sure the awning doesn’t open while traveling? Or am I worrying about nothing?

Some manual awnings use a lock mechanism but for the electric awning I don't think there's a need. Time for you to stop stressing anjd worring over "what ifs" and get out an enjoy that camper!

[chuckster57]

Manual awnings have a ratchet on the tube that won’t allow the awning to extend and locks on the arms.

Electric awnings have a “motor brake” meaning without power applied to the motor it won’t turn if the brake is operating. Chances of the brake not working?? I have only seen 3 in my career.

[jasin1]

Originally Posted by flybouy

Some manual awnings use a lock mechanism but for the electric awning I don't think there's a need. Time for you to stop stressing anjd worring over "what ifs" and get out an enjoy that camper!

Yes your right! ..will be heading to Delaware soon

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by jasin1

Yes your right! ..will be heading to Delaware soon

Good for you! Deleware Beach SP? We go there and visit my DW's cousine and his wife in Ocean View a few miles south of there.

[jasin1]

Originally Posted by flybouy

Good for you! Deleware Beach SP? We go there and visit my DW's cousine and his wife in Ocean View a few miles south of there.

Yup we really like the state park..I like going to the ocean in the off season when I can..much slower pace

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by jasin1

Yup we really like the state park..I like going to the ocean in the off season when I can..much slower pace

Roger that! I can do without the crowds but OC seems busy all year anymore.