Calgary RV dealer, Guarantee RV presents tips on using awnings including the set up and the retraction of awnings to protect them from the wind and other elements. RV awnings are mainly used to shade your RV from the sun and to a limited extent prevent light rain from coming in.  However with heavy rains and winds, awnings can cause more harm than good.  Here are some tips to keep in mind on order to set up and protect your awning from the elements:

• understand how to use the awning by practicing setting it up
• keep any moving parts lubricated by using WD-40 or similar lubricants to prevent any oxidation
• keep your awning clean
• if you require, reinforce your awning with hardware or special awning straps Contact our service and parts department for more on these items
• secure your awning for travel
• practice retracting your awning to ensure that you can do it in an efficient manner.
• the best bet is to roll up your awning during heany winds or serious storms

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