rving mr Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) Hi all Any Idea on how a person would go about having there awning out during snow fall ? My roller keeps un rolling if I don't have awning fully extended(are all models like this or is myn broken ?). I was afraid to have 100% out du to snow w8. I try'd it for a bite but I constantly was sweeping off the snow. Edited December 2, 2019 by rving mr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartmouth01 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Mine sags, and doesnt have tensioning rods to keep it locked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 4 hours ago, rving mr said: Any Idea on how a person would go about having there awning out during snow fall ? It depends on what awning you have. Of course, if you get too much snow you could damage it. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 I would not advise having an awning out in the snow. Snow is too heavy. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rving mr Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Sounds like the only option would bet to apply some kind of defrosting. LOL I might use part of a car port/tent to make a patio awning. Something with a greater slop angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Are you going to sit in a permanent spot that gets snow? If you are then why not build something that is permanent and also strong enough to both support the weight of the snow and also to withstand strong wind. The typical RV awning will not survive gusty winds that exceed about 30 to 45 mph if they are such that the wind gets under the awning. Remember that these are fabric awnings that are designed to be light in weight, portable, and easily deployed or retracted. They are not designed to withstand high winds or heavy loads. Being made of fabric, the center will belley and sag as they collect precipitation and collect it, rather than shed it. That is the reason that experienced RV owners will drop one corner of their awnings when left extended in rain. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 On 12/1/2019 at 6:46 PM, rving mr said: Hi all Any Idea on how a person would go about having there awning out during snow fall ? My roller keeps un rolling if I don't have awning fully extended(are all models like this or is myn broken ?). I was afraid to have 100% out du to snow w8. I try'd it for a bite but I constantly was sweeping off the snow. Assuming you, like me have a manual awning(mine is Carefree of Colorado), yes, material will keep unwinding until fully unrolled. If you move the ratcheting locking lever to the store position it will not unroll any further, however it will roll-up and put pressure on the locking braces. Keep in mind, melting snow becomes ice overnight, and is much heavier than snow. Had that happen to an slide topper awning once, had to stay an extra night so sun would melt the ice and I could retract the slide. Now I put a cheap beach ball under the topper awning so snow melt runs off instead of pooling. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 The awnings on my dream machine are going to be made out of sturdy solar panels. Meanwhile I never tempt fate with my RV quality stuff... If the snow was of the dry fluffy falling straight down and going to melt tomorrow variety I might have the awning out to save the mess on th porch when it melts. Might. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 stow it away during any storm. will cost you less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rving mr Posted December 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 On 12/3/2019 at 6:43 AM, noteven said: The awnings on my dream machine are going to be made out of sturdy solar panels. Meanwhile I never tempt fate with my RV quality stuff... If the snow was of the dry fluffy falling straight down and going to melt tomorrow variety I might have the awning out to save the mess on th porch when it melts. Might. Sounds cool.. Is there good flexible solar panels these days (fold able) ? Would bee awsum if you could give a drawing/photo of the design idea you thinking about ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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