Awning deflapper

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This is our first TT with a remote awning. We always used a deflapper on our previous TT to eliminate any wind damage to the awning. Our new ST30RE has no side bar on the awning to attach the deflapper to. Any suggestions out there?  
Thanks,  Gary & Judy

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Chz hed campers Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Location: Green Bay, WI Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chz hed campers Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Awning deflapper Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 9:42am
	This is our first TT with a remote awning. We always used a deflapper on our previous TT to eliminate any wind damage to the awning. Our new ST30RE has no side bar on the awning to attach the deflapper to. Any suggestions out there? Thanks, Gary & Judy
	Gary & Judy Special Olympian Nic, and Cody,the Chocolate Wonderdog ST30RE

Chuck N. Wined Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 958	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chuck N. Wined Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 12:44pm
	I bought a set of awning deflappers called De-flapper max made by Camco. They have a velcro strap that goes around the awning arm and then clamps onto the awning material. They work very well and only take a minute top attach. Link http://www.rvupgradestore.com/De-Flapper-Max-p/25-8803.htm?cvsfa=3124&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=32352d38383033 Lonnie
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Chz hed campers Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Location: Green Bay, WI Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chz hed campers Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 1:02pm
	The problem is, there is no awning arm to attach the velcrow strap. ??? Gary
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rv-rick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Family Vacation Camper Joined: 10 Jun 2010 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 101	Post Options Post Reply Quote rv-rick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 3:27pm
	Also interested in this. I used the De-Flappers on our manual awnings on more than one trailer with good success. The awning on the Zinger has since been replaced with an electric one. (Don't ask)
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cruzinfools Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Family Vacation Camper Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Location: Iowa Status: Offline Points: 197	Post Options Post Reply Quote cruzinfools Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 8:26pm
	I have the same problem with my 2012 Cruiser 335SS. The wind still shakes it so I just roll it up. Been looking for a deflapper for the new awning but no luck yet.
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Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 11:20pm
	Same problem here with the electric awning. Can't use deflappers.

NH Horseman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Forum Family Vacation Camper Joined: 17 Oct 2011 Location: Hollis, NH Status: Offline Points: 203	Post Options Post Reply Quote NH Horseman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Apr 2012 at 7:36am
	If you attach deflappers, how will the awning retract? Or, maybe I'm picturing the wrong thing?? You said electric but not automatic? I'm picturing those awnings that automatically retract in high wind or other conditions which, in my opinion, could not have deflappers on them. I assume you guys are not talking "automatic" but just electric?
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Chz hed campers Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Location: Green Bay, WI Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chz hed campers Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Apr 2012 at 7:56am
	I didn't know that "automatic" awnings were available. How would you know when to remove the camping lights hanging on the awning? At what point does the awning retract?.... Don't think I'd like that option. I do use awning tie downs with ground tie out stakes, but with a good stiff breezy day, de-flappers always were a good way to keep the awning from any damage to the material.
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avvidclif Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Seasonal Camper Joined: 25 Jun 2011 Status: Offline Points: 411	Post Options Post Reply Quote avvidclif Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Apr 2012 at 11:45am
	They make an automatic and a electric. The automatic does retract in rain or high wind. The electric is manually controlled but a motor runs it in and out. On the manual awning (at least the ones I had) there is a bar just below the awning from the trailer out to the "roll" that the deflappers hook to. On an electric that bar isn't there, there isn't anything to hook to closer than 2-3 foot.
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