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07-27-2018, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 247
THOR #11784
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Thor Vegas Awning Idea
While camping last week, I noticed somebody with an awning like mine tied one end to the picnic bench and the other to a large stake in the ground. Since my awning is so large, I am always afraid of the large wind storm while we're away or while we are sleeping so I always roll it in. However, I'm wondering if the engineering is strong enough to handle the weather if the tie downs are used?
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07-27-2018, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,177
THOR #6411
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If you have the typical CofC Latitude patio awning, it has an auto retract feature. Tying it to anything could cause damage to the awning. That is a warning in the operator's manual which is available on-line if your coach did not come with one.
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07-27-2018, 08:56 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVMichael
While camping last week, I noticed somebody with an awning like mine tied one end to the picnic bench and the other to a large stake in the ground. Since my awning is so large, I am always afraid of the large wind storm while we're away or while we are sleeping so I always roll it in. However, I'm wondering if the engineering is strong enough to handle the weather if the tie downs are used?
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I'd guess: No. A big wind would come along and rip the awning out of the side of the camper and all your tie downs would remain secure!
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07-27-2018, 08:57 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau388
If you have the typical CofC Latitude patio awning, it has an auto retract feature. Tying it to anything could cause damage to the awning. That is a warning in the operator's manual which is available on-line if your coach did not come with one.
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Depends on what year Vegas. Our 2014 Axis has the CofC awning but no auto retract.
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07-28-2018, 11:56 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 247
THOR #11784
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau388
If you have the typical CofC Latitude patio awning, it has an auto retract feature. Tying it to anything could cause damage to the awning. That is a warning in the operator's manual which is available on-line if your coach did not come with one.
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First I have heard (or remember hearing) of an auto awning retraction. I'm thinking (if I actually do have it) it is an extra safety feature and should still retract the awning if I am away and at night, especially in Florida during the summer. Thoughts?
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07-28-2018, 11:58 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 247
THOR #11784
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
I'd guess: No. A big wind would come along and rip the awning out of the side of the camper and all your tie downs would remain secure!
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This makes sense and one less thing to buy.
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02-12-2019, 09:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 182
THOR #6999
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Like Jamie's my 2016 doesn't have the auto retract either. I'm considering having it installed and have been told it would be around $500, parts and labor. Wondering if anyone has done this and what your results were? Also wondering how well this system works on the newer models?
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02-12-2019, 10:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,177
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sage
Like Jamie's my 2016 doesn't have the auto retract either. I'm considering having it installed and have been told it would be around $500, parts and labor. Wondering if anyone has done this and what your results were? Also wondering how well this system works on the newer models?
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The auto retract function is a plugin module for the Latitude patio awning.
R060686-003 Sensor/Control Module, Direct Response from $138.07
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02-13-2019, 01:09 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau388
The auto retract function is a plugin module for the Latitude patio awning.
R060686-003 Sensor/Control Module, Direct Response from $138.07
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Have you tried the module?
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02-13-2019, 01:36 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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Our 2016 Vegas doesn't have that auto retract feature, but even if it did I wouldn't leave the awning out unless I am under it or near it. I had the unfortunate experience of losing an awning in a thunderstorm while my family was in the camper. It would not have mattered what you had tied it down with that night, the only way to have saved it would have been rolling it in. That's a mistake I won't make twice!
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02-13-2019, 01:38 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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On the Axis/Vegas the auto retract is only on the 2018 / 19 models with the "armless" awnings.
If yours has the arms attached to the side of the RV then adding a couple of ropes with straps might be a good idea.
But I would still retract at night or if you know a storm is coming.
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02-13-2019, 01:39 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau388
The auto retract function is a plugin module for the Latitude patio awning.
R060686-003 Sensor/Control Module, Direct Response from $138.07
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Our Axis doesn't have the Latitude model shown in the diagram on the link.
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02-14-2019, 07:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 247
THOR #11784
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I've got a 2018 Vegas with the horizontal scissor arms. I'm thinking it should retract automatically, but I've never seen it retract on it's own. I do try to keep it in if the winds are strong or a storm is approaching, etc.
Anybody know of a good way to test the automatic function?
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02-14-2019, 07:24 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Just push the awning tube up and down by about 6" or 8"--if you can't reach it use a broom. It should retract if you have the option.
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02-14-2019, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 247
THOR #11784
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
Just push the awning tube up and down by about 6" or 8"--if you can't reach it use a broom. It should retract if you have the option.
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It seems like it's bounced that much in a wind, but I will make a purposeful test next time it's out and let you know. Thanks.
BTW, there is a definite slope (maybe 12 inches) of the awning to the rear of the RV. It thought it may be engineered that way to have any rain be drained away from the door. Is this true or is something not correct with my awning.
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02-14-2019, 07:46 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVMichael
It seems like it's bounced that much in a wind, but I will make a purposeful test next time it's out and let you know. Thanks.
BTW, there is a definite slope (maybe 12 inches) of the awning to the rear of the RV. It thought it may be engineered that way to have any rain be drained away from the door. Is this true or is something not correct with my awning.
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That side to side angle is adjustable and yes that is the intent: to allow water to drain off in the rain.
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02-14-2019, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 247
THOR #11784
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
That side to side angle is adjustable and yes that is the intent: to allow water to drain off in the rain.
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Nice video. Thanks. All I have to do now is check the auto retract.
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