Carefree EZ Zipblocker

[tech740]

Just bought one of these and am looking forward to getting it installed this weekend. Question, when it is in use and staked, does it anchor the awning also? I know I cant roll it up while the blocker is still staked down but in a little wind will it keep the awning from bellowing up? I figure if it is a storm that just comes up quickly I can unzip it and roll the awning up. I was excited to find this one because my awning is 10' in the air when extended. It has a 3' flap down to the zip seam so I can actually reach it to install.

[jim1]

Hi, we think the ez zip blockers are great we have them on both of our awnings.They seem to keep a lot of sun and heat off the 5th wheel. The part that you leave on also works like a sun visor when you don't need the whole thing. When we stake ours down we usually put the stakes in about 2-3 feet away from the vertical drop of the blocker and use flat fabric bungee cords attached between the blocker and stakes. This keeps the blocker at an angle and allows a nice air flow under it, because it can get pretty warm if there is no air flow. As for anchoring the awning it keeps it from blowing around some but I wouldn't rely on it as a hold down point in strong winds or a storm. Ya we really like them.

[tech740]

Good to know thanks

[WNY Bullet]

I don't trust my carefree EZ Zipblocker to anchor my awning at all. I secure my awning with straps and painter poles first before zipping on my Zipblocker. I can actually fly out my Zipblocker to add more outdoor patio area.

[travelin texans]

Use these on your awning with your sunshade.

[travelin texans]

Attachment 29038
Use these on your awning with your sunshade.
Made by Camco to tie down electric awnings.

[tech740]

Originally Posted by WNY Bullet

I don't trust my carefree EZ Zipblocker to anchor my awning at all. I secure my awning with straps and painter poles first before zipping on my Zipblocker. I can actually fly out my Zipblocker to add more outdoor patio area.

I like this idea. We have a slide that is under our awning so adding space is always something we are trying for.

[tech740]

Originally Posted by travelin texans

Attachment 29038
Use these on your awning with your sunshade.
Made by Camco to tie down electric awnings.

Maybe a stupid question but you attach this to the awning right not the grommets on the sunshade?

[tech740]

Those of you that have answered, does water go through the sunshade or does it tend to run down the outside?

[WNY Bullet]

Originally Posted by tech740

Those of you that have answered, does water go through the sunshade or does it tend to run down the outside?

It comes through it.