I'm not sure I fully understand this thread. Awning clamps????
Apparently there is some occurrence of awnings coming loose during travel ..... WOW ..... what a thing that would be!!!!!
Our Insurance Company, Aviva, sent a notice requesting policy holders to add a strap to the awning while traveling .... even suggesting a simple velcro strap.
Ever since receiving this caution, I have installed a nylon cable-tie strap to each of the awning arms about half way up .... just above the manufacturers locks. This, BTW, is how Forest River equipes their trailers for delivery from the factory, or so I am told.
It's a very cheap and easy way to ensure your awning doesn't extend and rip-off at 60 MPH. The ties are cheap, ... just cut them off when at your destination and install new ones when going on the road again.
Even 'made in china' should suffice!
Cheers,
John
2002 GMC Sierra Z71 5.3 3.73 rear end
2008 Rockwood 2603S
Reese Dual Cam
Prodigy Brake Controller
TomTom GO-910 GPS
I was told strapping the arms does not stop the awning from billowing out.
seems the lock releases and the awning unrolls or billows out with the arms still in the locked position. I was told this when I said I too ran straps around the arms.
The lever lock on the right end is known to break internal and not hold the awning from unrolling, if the tension on the springs in not tight enough to hold the awning in place then the awning can unroll in high wind or traveling at 60 or more mph. without any movement of the arms. I have driven with the arms not locked for a short distance and the awning never unrolled, the lock held and the tension is tight. The tinsion can be tightined by removing the arms from your RV at the bottom and turning them. Your awning should be a little hard to pull down when deploying it and roll up very easy when letting it roll up. JMO CalD
2000 Fleetwood Flair 31A
2002 Saturn SL2
Nothing fancy but love it
One wife "Jan"
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