Awning Safety Straps

[Jim and Frances]

Having seen and talked with owners (non-Oliver) that have experienced awning unfurlings at 60MPH, I added some inexpensive safety straps to our awnings.  (As Justin Wilson use to say, "I wear a belt with my suspenders 'cuz I'm a safety engineer").

The actual straps work great.  The buckles will start to rust after a year or so but are inexpensive to replace.  UV will also likely reduce the strength of the straps so it's on our recurring maintenance replacement list.

The "lock out" indicators help me from opening the awning with the strap on, which assuredly I would do!

Parts used listed below.

 

 

 

Straps from Amazon

Red Velcro for "Lock Out" indicators

Small Circular White Velcro Dots w/ Adhesive