Awning Airwedge

[Geonkat]

Has anyone tried one of these ??https://ssl.perfora.net/www.awninga...nid=154c90e1595f940/shopdata/index.shopscript

Just looking for an easy way to keep the water from pooling up on the main slide awning as well as some of the flapping in the wind. Comments or other solutions appreciated.

Happy Camping,
George

 

[2psnapod2]

If you bring in the slides every now and then, it takes care of the water and also lubricates the workings of the slides. Doing this takes care of 2 things with one touch of the button. or 2 I guess. :]

 

[Bobby A]

I have friends that blow up a beach ball and tuck it up under there, it seems to work for them and its easy to store when not in use.

 

[JohnDar]

For a lot less money, you can make a knock-down support from PVC pipe and fittings that does the same thing. Either way, you'll still have to get on a ladder to install it. My slides remain extended from May to September, normally.

 

[jmgratz]

I actually paid money for a pvc device that would keep the water from pooling on the slide awning. It is a pita to assemble and use and I hate having to get out a ladder to put it up there. Besides it stretches the awning. I find it is easier to just move in the slide and then back out. Simple and no climbing ladders. Note: I wasted my money on the PVC device.

 

[JohnDar]

I don't know what to say. I can put my awning support in place in about 5 minutes. It supports the awning but does not stretch it (it's already slack) because I sized it for the height I needed. The three supports fit in a plastic shopping bag and the cross-members get stored on the ceiling of the basement (broom handle clips). My slides stay extended all summer and don't seem to mind. I wipe the piston rods with a cloth and apply a silicone spray which seems to make them happy. The seals don't need any lubrication on them and I don't have any leaks.

OK, I do have to pull out my ladder and get up on it, but I still physically can. When I lose that ability, it'll be time to lose the Bighorn.