Jason Foster

I actually love the awning, and we use them all the time. I was just hoping for a "You noob. The easy clean feature is .....". Oh well.

Just to give you some food for thought, here are a few pictures showing where Oliver ran their lines.

I don't know about the height, but I would think the flex on that cap combined with wind going down the highway would tear the antenna off or at least help you remove the AC shroud for easy cleaning when you get to the campground. The best spot is where Oliver mounts theirs permanently behind the AC on the hull.

I agree with everything you just said. Why would I EVER need to use that window? If someone breaks in, while I am in my trailer, they will not see tomorrow, and a fire on the stove would be put out quickly. I do like the clarity of the window without a screen though. It is like a big picture window at the back. I plan to see what this summer is like with the other windows open to see if I even need a screen back there.

The front cap has a lip that catches most debris before it can fall off. Trees are one of the reasons I camp. I love them.

If you note the picture I posted, the previous awnings I had dropped down and had no lip, so cleaning was easy. This Girard automatic awning extends straight out and doesn't appear to drop down. The cap on the end catches pine needles and leaves fairly easily as well. The old "hit it from the bottom with a broom" trick tripped the wind sensor. I turned that off at the switch, but it was a bit of a nuisance at the time. I'm 6'3 but the awning was way over my head requiring a fairly tall ladder to reach it. I didn't have one, so I put the awning away with crap all over it and waited until I got home to use a ladder and a blower.

They don't. I asked Hannah about it during delivery, and she said it was a deliberate choice to leave the screen off so that the window can be opened quickly in an emergency.

I camped under some trees this weekend and discovered that the Girard awning, although really nice, is a bit difficult to clean prior to retracting. Most of the awnings I have had previously were easy to clean. Anyone have a hack for this?

In other words, the racks are cheaply built and will not survive the torture from excessive bounce. I can only imagine what would happen in an offroad situation. Ok. So, I will need one that is trailer compatible, has a 1 1/4 hitch, fat-tire, fender and e-bike rated. All under about $600. Great.

This back window is really nice and clear. Opening it is actually easier than any of the sliders. However, I doubt I will ever open it because of bugs in east Texas. The other windows, as you mentioned, and door screen will provide amazing cross ventilation, especially combined with the Maxx air. I imagine a frame could be made to leave the handles out but would need quite a bit of metals fab and foam to keep the pests out.

Why do bike rack manufacturers limit these on trailers? Are they expecting the trailer to have a stiffer suspension causing some shear forces at the hitch?

That looks like a good idea. Does it stay in place like a phone screen protector?

Or a hospital visit.

Yes, he is our best friend and goes almost everywhere we do.

Probably. We got him from a lady who’s husband hated him. She didn’t tell us what kind he was.

I was like this too, but now I leave it in auto and just check the tank when I know one is getting low. Then I’ll pull it and have it filled. I have the optional 30 gallon tanks on mine.

We never eat alone.

I guess the vents allow moisture and heat to move easily from the cabin to the closet. Plus, if you leave the light on, then vents glow.

Apparently they decided it didn’t need to be there anymore.

That would be great if there was an electrical outlet in the cabinet. I guess maybe a small Mr. Heater would also work with the vent left open.

This might also provide a good nightlight for those who need it.

I got some photos of the rear window. It is double paned. Looks like the track where a screen could go here: But it is blocked by the handles. The removal of the screen is obviously a safety feature providing access to the big red handles.

Mine is a full pane hinged at the top with no screen ither than the shade that pulls up and down. Im fairly certain it is dual pane but i will check tomorrow.

Here you go. Not as dark inside but the opportunity was there.