Question:
I have a 12' Jayco pop-up camper. I just got an awning for it and put
it on today.
I notice that when the awning is on and the ropes are tightened to the
ground, it tends to pull the top of the camper with it a bit.
Is this unusual? Does it happen on your camper?
Or...
Is it harmful to the lift system?
any help you can offer is appreciated.
Answer:
-I've got a Jayco and the awning doesn't require ropes, if wind is a factor the
support poles can be staked to the ground......If your awning requires ropes and
is pulling too much you might try counterbalancing ropes on the other side of the
camper........re potential damage don't know for sure but one time we were in a location with
some high wind that moved the top around pretty well so I attached guy ropes to tie
points I have on my camper on all four corners....I put some fairly strong tension
on the lines and experienced no problems with the lift system since from the downward
pressure that was exerted.......
-Your Jayco Awning that does not require ropes does require that the
awning poles be staked - unless you want to find your awning on top of
your camper with the first gust of wind (not necessarily a big one).
Want to know how I know?????
