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Originally Posted by MiramarVA
Most automatic/lateral awnings have a wind sensor that will retract them when the wind gets to a certain speed (found that one out on accident). Never had a problem with the slide awnings billowing or making noise yet. I just bring in the awning when not around and at night, for me it is just a push of the button.
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It has only been in the past year or two where the wind sensors became standard on some Thor models. Based on reviews I have read they retract the awning at a slow rate of speed and damage is still possible during sudden high wind gusts like we experienced last month.
During my last trip out the slide toppers would billow about a foot during high gusts of over 30 MPH. We basically camped for a week with all slides in since some gusts were exceeding 40 MPH.
Going back to the same place for our next trip in about 2 weeks. Hopefully the winds won't be as bad this time around.
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