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Awnings (if so equipped)
Keep your awnings clean and in good condition to prevent costly repairs.
Periodically check that the fasteners are tight. Tighten if necessary.
Keep the awning fabric clean. For detailed cleaning information, refer to the
manufacturer’s owner information.
Your recreation vehicle may include one or more of the following options:
Power window awnings
Slide out awnings
Power awning over entrance door
Power switches to operate the awnings are typically found in the control panel above the
entrance door or if your RV has a touchscreen, the awning controls may be located there.
Some patio awnings are equipped with a motion detector. If the patio awning experiences
extreme or excessive movement, it will automatically retract to the travel mode position.
For detailed safety and operating information, refer to the manufacturer’s user guide.
– refer to the manufacturer’s owner manual which is located on both a
CD and a USB ash drive included in your warranty packet. This CD (or ash drive) will
include several dierent awning manuals including slide out toppers and patio awnings.
Included also is troubleshooting, service and repair information. Follow all safety related
warnings and information included in the manuals.
The electric awning requires connection to a 120-volt
power source. Make sure you have sufcient power available before
operating your awning (refer Electrical Systems, Calculating electrical
load).***Certain awnings (Reatta, Reatta XL & Embark) require a
12VDC power source.
Awnings must be closed (and locked if applicable) while the RV is in transit.
The eects of wind and rain on an awning are unpredictable and can cause
severe damage to the awning and/or the recreation vehicle.
If wind or extended periods of rain are expected
If you leave the RV unattended for a length of time, to avoid unexpected
climate conditions.