I think it was placed inside the bumper to keep it out of harms way. My hoses aren't in the way. I know of at least 2-3 owners that caught road debris and ripped the front quick connect off. One person had their propane on and emptied their tank. Oliver could place a round port and mount it inside the propane housing.
Jolli Olli is hiding in the coastal fog at Galveston Island SP.
4'+/- Male Western Diamondback along the boardwalk to the beach. A bit too close for comfort.
Unfortunately the awnings you describe are found on large trailers, Class A Motor Coaches and 5th Wheels. Those have large exposed frames and arms and wouldn't work on an Oliver. So with that said the awning for small trailers aren't designed to be out in winds or rain. They are designed for providing shade.
You would be better off getting a stand alone canopy with option for sides, or something like the picture. I think it would be a big mistake to remove your Girard awning. The Girard is a top of the line awning, and resale value would be lost
We enjoyed our stay at Clear Spring, but we like to stay clear of I-30 and I-40. We usually head to Texas down through TN, MS, LA, into Texas, spending some time on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Aransas Bay, Rockport, TX
Goose Island State Park, Rockport, TX
Top picture sunrise, middle picture Aransas Bay, and bottom picture sunset over the causeway bridge.
We saw that through TN, AL, MS, LA, and into TX. One of our usual COE stops was closed because of all the trees down in the campground. It was an eye opener.
Jolli Olli is camped in San Antonio for 4 nights visiting college friends and reliving the early 70's. Highs in the 60's and lows in the high 30's.
Thursday headed to 3 stops along the Gulf Coast for 13 days.