Brave Lady
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I know this has been covered before but it has been a while. Am interested if anyone has come up with a remedy or if anyone has contacted Jayco about the ineffectiveness of the awning. For those who don't know what I am referring to, I will list the problems:
1. Can not change the angle of the awning because of it's location over the front slideout. It can only be strait out and does not offer any protection from the sun or other elements.
2. It does not cover the front door completely so when it rains water runs down on you on you when exiting the coach.
3. The awning arms collapse when it is raining when water collects on it. Water literally DUMPS at either end of the awning and will soak anyone who is close to the end of the awning.
4. The awning arms drag when opening and will not always release properly. Because of this the awning drags over the slideout and will finally flop open with a jerk. ( they are opened electrically)
I addressed these problems with my dealer and he said nothing could be done because of the way Jayco designed the coach's awning and slideout placement. THE AWNING IS TOTALLY USELESS.
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ASA Glamis
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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I would agree that the design and placement of this awning is less than optimal but disagree that it is totally worthless.
We use the awning quite a bit and it does offer shade to that side of the motorhome. If you need to have the awning out during the rain you could always close that slide out and then you could adjust the arms to have one side lower than the other. I usually put the awning out to cover the slide out when it looks like it will rain.
Most motor homes do not come with awnings over the door to protect you from the rain on entering and exiting the vehicle. You can purchase an awning just for the door if it’s a requirement for you.
Again not the best design but far from worthless.
2007 Jayco Seneca 35GS
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goldenman
Ohio
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"Most motor homes do not come with awnings over the door to protect you from the rain on entering and exiting the vehicle"
Not sure where you are coming from on this statement. My motorhome has two entry doors curbside and both of them are under the awning.
Most Class C motorhomes have mid doors, so I don't know how the door would not be covered by the awning. I don't think it would make sense to have a small 4' awning specifically for the door.
Also most electric awnings I have seen do not have the ability to manually drop one of the awning arms for rain runoff. They have a shock absorber that allows the arms to flex to dump the water once it accumulates.
Bruce
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PapPappy
Wilmington, NC
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Not knowing all the particulars, if you feel that the awning is basically useless for you needs, have you thought about maybe having it moved? I don't know what that would entail, and if you have the funds to make it happen, or if it's even something that a DIYer can do. But, it might be worth looking in to? Maybe even replace it with a shorter/longer awning that meets your needs.
I'm sorry, this probably isn't very helpful, but I'm trying.
Good Luck,
Bill, Claudia and the Paps
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paulin
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Brave Lady,
Which Jayco model are you referring to? From what you have posted I can only guess it is the Seneca HD 35GS as the other Seneca models have the entry door well under the awning.
Actually, many MHs with a passenger side slide out have this same issue of not being able to lower the awning. And, most diesel pushers with the entry door close to the front use auxiliary awnings over their doors.
We looked at the 35GS and really liked the extra roominess with that 3rd. slide out, but the awning was one of the reasons we didn't buy it. With the 34SS we can adjust the awning angle downward which provides more shade.
Paul & Linda
2007 Jayco Seneca HD 34SS Duramax
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5etechsupport
South Florida
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I have the 35GS and also experienced problems with the awning. Just returned from a trip to Daytona and went through a pretty significant rain event. My solution was to use a broom, (bristle up) and prop the center of the awning, near the coach; with the handle in the window frame. Provided adequate pitch from the center to the ends so that the water didn't significantly build over the door area. When there was accumulation at the rear, the prop would collapse, drain the water and restore. We were in and out of the coach and really didn't have a problem. Design problem, sure. Useless, nah. JMHO.
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overbudjet racing
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I own a gs35 and have no problem lowing the awning. I will still clear the tip out no problem. When lowered it provides a little more sun coverage but not ideal because it is still quite high off the ground. At this lowered angle there is no way the water should pool if your RV is level. The adjustments are in your owners manual, it is a pain but worth the effort.
good luck
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Travel Bill
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I have a 34SS and am able to angle the awning way down (second notch from the end). I have had it out during rains of biblical proportions and the water just ran off without the awning buckling. I sit outside and enjoy the rain without getting wet - a perfect camping scenario.
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ggimlick
Fuquay Varina, NC USA
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Travel Bill wrote:I have a 34SS and am able to angle the awning way down (second notch from the end). I have had it out during rains of biblical proportions and the water just ran off without the awning buckling. I sit outside and enjoy the rain without getting wet - a perfect camping scenario.
I'm assuming you have the electric awning, right? I have a 2007 Greyhawk 32SS and the awning is straight out. Is there a way to adjust the angle so it's much lower and still be able to have it retract without having to put it back in the upper holes on the arms?
Take care,
Greg & Kathy
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krt
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I adjusted mine last summer when I first got my 32SS and left it in the lowest position. It open and closes just fine.
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