Slide awnings and wind

[scottz-5TH]

If I put awnings on my slides (8' & 4') do I need to be concerned about the wind as with a normal awning?

Thanks

 

[billr-5TH]

Slideout awnings are usually "Toppers" and are not effected by wind. They roll in and out with the slideout. Some folks have had flapping issues with some toppers, but I haven't. There are some models avail now that have some supports that keep them tight and avoid any flapping and water trapping. I think they are made by Carefree.

There are also slideout awnings that roll out as well, but also have extendable
feature to give shade to a window below. These if extended, would be subject to wind issues.

Cheers,
Bill

 

[Barry Stalder]

I purchased a product called Awning Air Wedge for underneath my toppers, I have four toppers. They also prevent water from pooling on the toppers.

 

[hitchup]

We have 3 toppers on our 3 slides. Since we were spending winter in windy VA, we bought 3 Air Wedges and one blew out within the month. Other 2 didn't fare much better. But I least I saw the 2nd one blow out and made DH run out and grab it before it flew away. LOL

They are now packed away in our basement.

 

[Barry Stalder]

Wow, I live in Central Ohio, and it is very windy here, and I have never had mine blow out from underneath my toppers...sounds as if you did not have them inflated enough.

 

[hitchup]

They tend to lose air when it's 7 degrees.....

 

[commander ryker]

does anyone know where to get these awning air wedges? I have not seen them.

 

[hitchup]

Try online:
www.awningairwedge.com