soilmovers
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Sorry to report, our electric awning was torn off our new Bighorn 3685. We had it tied down with awning straps but it was no match for a sudden storm that came thru the middle of the night. By the time we heard the wind blowing, it was too late to bring it in. The arms bent in half and then tore the cover away from the wall. (So much for watching the 10 o'clock weather report!)
I'm wondering if the arms are too flimsy for such a large awning. The awning on our 3055 is manual crank and appears much sturdier. We leave it down all the time with tie downs. Never had a problem with storms/winds for nearly 5 years.
DH says we're getting it replaced with a manual roll up awning and not as wide. And I thought I had gone to heaven with the electric one!
Any thoughts? Or recommendations on a sturdy replacement that can be left down.
I'm wondering if the arms are too flimsy for such a large awning. The awning on our 3055 is manual crank and appears much sturdier. We leave it down all the time with tie downs. Never had a problem with storms/winds for nearly 5 years.
DH says we're getting it replaced with a manual roll up awning and not as wide. And I thought I had gone to heaven with the electric one!
Any thoughts? Or recommendations on a sturdy replacement that can be left down.