Look up, always look up. That was Sandie's advice to me the day I bought the RV. I'll add my own note to myself: always walk entirely around the RV prior to jumping in to drive it. The awning was not working when I bought it, but now I'll just take it off until I get around to replacing the entire assembly. The building's corner of the roof didn't sustain much damage.
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With a little instigation from Lloyd Threicle a few years ago I had my canopy removed. It has not been even wanted once since then. They are too much bother and liability for me.
ReplyDeleteMost of my friends who have an RV pretty much echo what Barney just said. They use those pop-up canopies for shade.
ReplyDeleteThe second MH I bought was a former rental (Cruise America) and had no awning until I put one on it. I suspect it was just for the reason you found out :).
ReplyDeleteOh well, it was just a matter of time and it luckily did not turn into a too expensive lesson. Me, I took off two $10,000 roofs. Thank goodness for insurance. You might want to consider an insurance claim, awnings can run up to $1,000 after installation.
It's all downhill now. What building did you hit?
Only put liability insurance on the RV for now. Will probably go to full coverage when I sell the mobile home so that the stuff in storage in covered as well. I parked up close to the laundry/community room at Mom's park so as to be out of the way...
DeleteI'm not laughing. Really, I'm not.
ReplyDeleteYeah, right. :)
DeleteBeen there, done that. Sorry girl.
ReplyDeleteBeen there, done that. Sorry girl.
ReplyDeleteOoppss those things do happen, lesson learned, bet that won't happen again. Good idea to measure the complete height or your RV and place a sticker on your dash. Both in feet and inches and metres (in case you go to Canada or Mexico. We have seen a few overheads that are below 10 feet, not good for your rv.
ReplyDeleteI was at Dave's Corner Market in Moab getting a latte when a woman came out and got in her RV, then proceeded to drive forward. I yelled and managed to stop her before she took off the corner of his roof - only a few inches to spare. She said she's never been so happy in her life to be yelled at. LOL
ReplyDeleteAs for awnings, more trouble than they're worth. Get a Clam screen tent - easy to put up, keeps out the bugs, and also gives you shade. They're really nice. Amazon.
Just saw the video on the Clam screen tent...wow, I am impressed. Thanks for the tip.
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