25 MPH Wind Proof Awning is possible

[scott42blue]

On our recent trip to Ocean Lakes electric awning lasted for less than 24 hours. I had my back turned and missed it. Wind at that point was light.Loud crash wife and kid said awning blew up several feet above roof. Auto retract did its job and retracted awning. I believe Auto Retract is by far the best line of defense. It is sold by Carefree and comes standard on higher end RVs.
I then put out my awning supports and tie downs. Pictures below.

Base Plates and awning plate installed with SS eye bol


End result was awning that did well with 15 to 20 MPH winds and gust to 25. The sad part is all campers next to me left there old awnings out and never had a issue.

[kansaskenny]

Is the down force wind bad also? I assumed it was always the up force or draft.

[T'boro Fisher]

One of the first mods I did on our 337 was a set of Busted Knuckle Awning Poles. They are self storing (on the awning arms), easy to deploy, Maintenence free, and a fairly easy install. Had our awning out in 25 / 30 MPH winds and heavy rain and they hold up great. The gentleman that builds and sells them doesn't have a website but you can search for "Busted Knuckle Awning Poles" on FB.

[yattr0]

One of the first mods I did on our 337 was a set of Busted Knuckle Awning Poles. They are self storing (on the awning arms), easy to deploy, Maintenence free, and a fairly easy install. Had our awning out in 25 / 30 MPH winds and heavy rain and they hold up great. The gentleman that builds and sells them doesn't have a website but you can search for "Busted Knuckle Awning Poles" on FB.

Can you post the contact information for "Busted Knuckle Awning Poles" here. Thanks...

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[yattr0]

I believe Auto Retract is by far the best line of defense. It is sold by Carefree and comes standard on higher end RVs.

Is this a complete awning system or an add on device for existing awnings?

[Dave and Monica]

One of the first mods I did on our 337 was a set of Busted Knuckle Awning Poles. They are self storing (on the awning arms), easy to deploy, Maintenence free, and a fairly easy install. Had our awning out in 25 / 30 MPH winds and heavy rain and they hold up great. The gentleman that builds and sells them doesn't have a website but you can search for "Busted Knuckle Awning Poles" on FB.

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I recognize those from spending time on Forest River Forums...the work of Old Coot and Turbs...members of that forum. I bought the bracket kit and had to modify them to work with the Solera awning then made my own poles. The only issue that I've had is securely staking the tie downs in sandy soil.

Dave

[orbiker]

One of the first mods I did on our 337 was a set of Busted Knuckle Awning Poles. They are self storing (on the awning arms), easy to deploy, Maintenence free, and a fairly easy install. Had our awning out in 25 / 30 MPH winds and heavy rain and they hold up great. The gentleman that builds and sells them doesn't have a website but you can search for "Busted Knuckle Awning Poles" on FB.

What does that set up cost Del?

Thanks, KEN

[T'boro Fisher]

I believe they were $300 but it was last spring and my memory isn't what it used to be. Although there is probably only $100 worth of material in a set, he has a clever design and i think they are well worth the cost.

[yattr0]

For those of us, maybe just me, that do not Facebook, can someone put the contact info here.

Thanks,

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[yattr0]

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