Monday, October 19, 2009

October 17, 2009 – Awnings

It took me a while to adapt, but I think I have. Prior to this trip, our camping experiences have generally been in areas with the potential for high winds. Consequently, the awning has been used only sporadically as a sun shade. And, with the uncertainty of the wind, leaving the awning out while you were away from the coach was always a risk. There is nothing more discouraging then returning to find your awning with its arms wrapped across the roof of the coach.

In our travels, I’ve found that you can use the awning to keep the rain away from the door. What a concept. The awning is just not for shade, it can help keep things dry when you’re camped. There hasn’t been any wind of concern, so the awning is out and stays out until we’re ready to leave. The one chore associated with this practice is sweeping the leaves off the awning prior to storing it. But it is a small price to pay for the comfort of a dry stoop.

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