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Exterior Window Awnings
We are not yet LD owners, but are in market for 27' RB.  Scanning all photos here and elsewhere, I have noted that few coaches wear exterior roll down window awnings.  I do see that there are potential mounting conflicts vis-a-vis positioning off opened entry door, available mounting space for arm brace bracket between window and front end caps in particular.  Do any of you current LD owners have mounted exterior awnings, and if so, was mounting a challenge for installers?

We use the window awnings a lot, and would REALLY miss not having them.  It's not a deal breaker, but it would sure be sweet if we could get them mounted.  Truth in point, we have always deployed the window awnings MUCH more often than the patio awning.  They allow opened windows in rain, cool interior in dessert sun, etc.  We sure do like them.

Thanks, in advance for comments and suggestions.
2017 RB
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Reply #2 –
Yes, I did see her photos.  What a cool rig. It was her photo of the curbside that got me wondering about mounting problems.  I see her driver side awning just barely attaches to the forward end.   I was curious if others had mounting problems.
2017 RB
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Reply #3 –
Quote from: rshine  - 
Yes, I did see her photos.  What a cool rig. It was her photo of the curbside that got me wondering about mounting problems.  I see her driver side awning just barely attaches to the forward end.  I was curious if others had mounting problems.
rshine (may we call you by a first name?) Depending on the floor plan, LD sometimes places wiring runs adjacent to the studs next to the sides of the windows. If you desire to install window awnings, after you find an LD, post a question regarding that model here and see if anyone has added awnings safely.

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
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Reply #4 –
I like the idea of awnings too...imagine a window awning that doubles as a solar panel? What if each window had 1 awning/panel!  (I saw an RV with solar panels on the sides of the coach and that's what gave me the idea.)  Think of a flat panel that when closed, serves as a shutter and keeps the hot sun out, all the while generating solar power. When opened, it becomes an awning with no interference with the window.
Todd (and Steve)
'17 Winnebago Minnie Winnie and '13 Honda CRV
(Former '99 RB owners from 2012-2016)
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Reply #5 –
Here is an example of a solid awning that could easily be replaced with a new design that doubles as a solar panel.

I'm referring to the awning on the front of the trailer.
Todd (and Steve)
'17 Winnebago Minnie Winnie and '13 Honda CRV
(Former '99 RB owners from 2012-2016)
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Hi Todd. That panel on a TT (Travel trailer) is to prevent front window breakage by rocks thrown up by the tow vehicle. But a swivel on the panel could put the active surface against the window with an impact resistant surface facing forward while being towed. You would need ithinged higher up so as to not be shaded by the trailer body. That white object to the left, on the ground, is a cover to protect the propane tanks from rock impacts.
    As Larry pointed out, solar panels are much less expensive than they used to be. I've been considering adding a 100 watt panel to my existing 150 watts. I still have room on the roof.  RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
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Reply #7 –
Good idea, Chris.  I hadn't considered the wiring route.  It makes sense. (Also, figured out how to get my name onto the site. Wouldn't take Ray, so had to be Ray S.)
2017 RB
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Reply #8 –
How ironic, I've been "talking" to Sarah about that very same thing. The sun is a harsh mistress and a rear window awning would be a nice addition. Apparently Best RV, the original producers, is no longer and has been replaced by Shade Pro.

For those of the same mind, here ya go: Window awnings

Other than Sarah, are there any of us out there who have installed window awnings? Were there complications with mounting locations, wiring runs, water intrusion, etc..? I am particularly interested in the rear window, but welcome any advice from those with awnings!

Ray

ps...Along those same lines does anyone have/know the location of pictures that show wiring & plumbing runs (like new construction before the rig is "skinned")?

pss...Ray S. as I've recently learned, we do real names here  :)
Ray
Now doing without...
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Reply #9 –
Thanks for that link, Ray.  We do have those awnings on our Winnie on the driver's side. We have a different maker on the curbside window.  We don't have a rear window, but my bro-in-law has one on his Jayco Seneca that he uses a lot.  We love our awnings, and deploy them many times more often than we do the patio awning.  Also quite wind-worthy.  I was away for a week or so, and saw several LDs on the road, none with window awnings.  Gives me pause. . .
Ray S.
2017 RB
 
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Re: awning for back window--LDy Lulubelle's previous family had cut a reflectix--type windshield reflector to fit her back window (they were in SoCal, so it was to reduce heat coning in, though I sue it in cold weather to keep heat in.  Since that window is inoperable, that works.   I have created something similar for the side windows by the beds in back & sofas in front, but I've thought it would be nice to have awnings, in order to open the windows.  I've only used the patio awning once for a few days out at the farm where it was windy & a PITA to put away (other than than Ladeze at Moab last year I've rarely been in one place long enough to mess with the thing).  My mental meanderings are a work in progress.

Lynne
Lynne
LDy Lulubelle, Green '05 31' TB
Lilly, the 4-Legged Alarm