We just started living in our RV in June, so this is our first winter. We live in Central Ohio and I have a question regarding the awning. Can I leave it out all winter long? If not when should I put it in? We have slight mobility issues and would like to leave it out as much as possible. But I need to know when I should put it in so it doesn't get ruined. I would greatly appreciate any advise I can get. Jackie
Re: Leaving awnings out year long? Don't think I would leave one out all winter. Winds, frozen with ice on top, snow load all would be a case for a bad time. wait for a warmer day in the sun when it's dry and put it in for the bad weather. LEN
RE: Leaving awnings out year long? Jackie, in 2008 I purchased a used 2005 coach. The owners were work campers and left the slide outs open 24x7x365. I just had to replace both of the awnings as they had become delaminated from being exposed to the elements for so long. I would highly recommend closing your awning.
Re: Leaving awnings out year long? Jackie I think you have gotten the right answer from Len and JimE. As Jim as stated the elements will will destroy it a short time. But as stated earlier, it good to let them out to dry after a rain, and always apply some type of protector on them.
Re: Leaving awnings out year long? We were expecting to get back to our class C at our seasonal site before the bad weather hit. Well, it's not winterized and the awning is still out! I m hoping the awning dries out so we can put it up this weekend and that the plumbing is still in tact!
Re: Leaving awnings out year long? Becky we wished you the best on the plumbing, hope nothing has frozen and burst. also that the awning is still in tack.
Re: Leaving awnings out year long? Thanks! Ken is probably thinking, "Uh oh, there she goes again, messing something up!"
Re: Leaving awnings out year long? Well at least you have someone you can call. You must have him on speed dial :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Re: Leaving awnings out year long? Don't think there is much you can do to protect other than drying before putting up and cleaning with soap water and maybe a little bleach for mold removal. LEN
