You're Using Your Power Awning Wrong with Josh the RV Nerd
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Josh, another reason many people open the awnings too quickly, is that many RV centers don't even know.
I've had an interesting amount of hate from both viewers and a few other dealers accusing me of making this up. Why I would spend my time fabricating such a story, recording, editing, and publishing is beyond me
But if you scan RV forums and facebook groups you'll see people reporting awning strut issues & folks telling them they can avoid the problems by doing what we've shown here. Learned this a while back from my techs and didn't realize it wasn't more common knowledge for several years
@@JoshtheRVNerd I can believe that; but you know, it seems no matter what you do some people will find issue with it. I was a tech for several years. You put out some good helpful videos, keep up the good work.
@@nvgun40 Pinning this so people can see a Non-Haylett service tech confirming it lol
@@JoshtheRVNerd I will even add, that in colder temperatures, you should pause the awning a few seconds longer.
Hey Josh. I'm a fellow rv tech, and never thought of this, however if you compress the strut without it being on the awning and release it, the shock will go from full retract to full extend on its own much faster than I can make it do it while extending it on the awning. This makes sense in colder temps but I'm not so sure this theory hold up .?
Side note, I've been told by Jayco that the longitude model in your video here doesn't have an auto dump feature.
I'm not hating. Just want to hear your thoughts
"We are committed to help you buy your second camper the first time" Brilliant....
I've never heard anyone say this but it makes sense. Thanks for the new knowledge! I'm a first time rv owner of a new 2023 Pioneer and I'm trying to find all the knowledge I can on CZcams so I can make this thing last many more years!
Thank you so much! I’ve been camping for 40+ years and this is the first time I’ve EVER heard this. I will, from now on, open my awning correctly!
This is an example of what makes your yt channel better than others!
Thank you, I was never shown, or read about this, when I purchased our RV 10 years ago. Makes total sense.
Thanks Josh! Just bought our first camper with a power awning last year and never even thought of this. This video just popped up on my feed and even though it's a couple of years old, it probably saved me some moola! I should go through your whole list of videos for other nuggets like this.
Perusing some of your older videos. THIS here is something I did not know, was not taught and I have never heard anyone else, in the RV on-line world, mention. Thanks for the lesson, Josh. 👍
As usual - Great stuff!! Your advice and effective and professional delivery is the best of the best. No bla bla bla, just the facts, very well delivered. Well done. Keep‘ em coming.
Wife and i recently bought our first RV camper. Never heard this before. Thanks for the valuable information.
Josh: you and your informative video snippets my friend are the reason I purchased the particular travel trailer I did. You always go the extra mile sir!
Josh -. Thank You! My wife and I just bought our first travel trailer, a Jayco 174 BH Baja. We have never heard of that advice. Won't forget it either. Thanks again.
I did hear that info about a year ago and I completely forgot about it. Thank you for reminding me of that again. I have been guilty of putting my awning in too fast but will follow your advice from now on .
I'm a new RVer and consider myself unknowledgeable to some extent but with time spent RVing I'm slowly learning. This bit of info isn't a "eureka" moment but unless someone can disprove it, use it ! Great little advise and that's exactly what I will now put in to practice ! Thanks !
And this is why I watch the “nerd”. Great info Josh👍🏽👍🏽
Another day in class with the RV Professor! Thanks Josh!
I always love Josh’s videos, and no doubt he adds tons of value to RV owners everywhere, and for this reason our next RV will come from them if we ever replace our pinnacle.
But I’m about to either ruin your day or make you smile hugely.
Ever since the first video of his I watched, all I hear is Alan from Two and a Half Men. 🤣 I find it endearing to be honest.
Thank you. I just replaced my old manual awning with a new power awning. The arm structure looks very similar to your demo. No one told me anything except "here’s the button" and "be careful not to roll it up backwards". Thank you again. I may just have to drive to Coldwater for my second camper.
Another informative video. One of the best sources concerning RV issues and reviews as far as I’m concerned. Thanks for what you do Josh.
Thank you so much Josh. I just purchased a new camper with a setup like this and had no idea.
Thank you so much Josh for the awning info my wife and I just ordered our 2021 mini lite 2511s you are our favorite guy when it come to info nobody else could find to tell ur rv fans keep up the great work love ur tutorials,thank u again
Love your walkthroughs, but love even more your educational videos. Just purchased my first TT here in FL. I will be sure to share with hubby. We were not told this during our walkthrough.
Never new of this! Never heard it mentioned even in a manual...thanks for a great tip. Will pass this on to my family with similar trailers like ours!
This is genius tip. Thank you very much. Really appreciate all that uncle Josh does for us out her in the camping world.
Your the best CZcams travel trailer video maker. Hands down. Thanks for info
Can't fault you for taste! lol
@@JoshtheRVNerd I have to agree. I'm not currently in the market for an RV but I find myself watching Josh's videos all the time, just cause its good honest, practical information.
I'm about a year out from making my first TT purchase and your videos have been extremely helpful. You've earned my business.
TY. All we ask for is the fair opportunity. We're ready when you are!
This is why you are my Favorite RV Nerd. Thanks Uncle Josh!!
Thank you Josh for teaching us everyday on the items most other dealerships won’t tell or don’t know. Your honesty is contagious (in a good way 🤪). Have a great day!
Makes perfect sense, if you think about it. Problem is, who thinks about it while vacationing. Thank you for thinking about it and sharing your thoughts. You rock!
Thanks for this post. I’m at the end of that 2.5 year ownership space still.
Always wondered why the awning wasn’t very tight.
Great explanation
Josh, I have watched hundreds of hours of RV videos. Whether from dealers, manufacturer reps or whomever, and No One has ever mentioned this fact. Crikey, you are such a wealth of RV information and how to and I'm gobsmacked how complete your coverage of RV how to's is. Thank you so much for adding another RV factoid to my grey matter...which I greatly appreciate as I appreciate all of your " Seminars on Wheel's " Your the best, bill in Florida
That was a great tip. My last trailer was powered by my back and arms. Now that I have a powered one the tip makes a great deal of sense. Thanks for the video
I’m a seasoned camper and I still learn little tricks from you. Great Job on the videos keep up the good work!!!
Thanks man! Didn’t know this! I usually do go slow but I’ll make sure I give it plenty of time now! Thanks Uncle Josh!
Josh you rock, thanks for the speedy reply! Your video's are great and I enjoy watching them!
wow ill say thank you so much, I will remember to do that from now on Josh. For a long as I have owned an rv never ever heard this.
Excellent tip. Thanks! Keep up the high quality information. I think your videos even influence RV dealers, as they see what customer service is all about.
Ok Josh I've got to say it
Your such a Nerd!
But you sure a knowledgeable Nerd!
I have learned a lot of information from watching the videos you put out.
My wife and I are going to be purchasing another RV soon and it's going to be a big one a Fuzion toy hauler for our Harley's the 419 is the one we like and if our local dealer here in Colorado doesn't have one when we are ready to buy we might just have to jump in the truck and hit the road in your direction.
Thank you, Josh. I didn’t realize about the strut either. Appreciate all your advice.
Thanks for the tip. First time owner of a 5th wheel with a power awning. Much appreciated.
I wish more dealers would be more like you . And as always thank Josh
I did not know that. Thanks Josh. By the way we owned our first camper for 10 years before a tree fell on it and totalled it. Now at age 76 we are on our second camper., a little nicer and longer than the first and with a bump out that the first did not have. Much more comfortable and at 24'6" versus 18' for the first it still tows nicely with the half ton pickup, although now we use a load equalizer hitch.
Your videos are always spot on. Almost didn't watch this one, I was the mash the button guy.
You showed us a smart procedure, many thanks.
Thanks Josh, my first RV didn't have the struts but I just checked and the new one does, thanks for the useful information!
Thanks for the tip, our 2014 Jayco had a bad strut when it was new. We have a 2018 now with a different brand of awning, It goes out normal speed but when closing takes forever, I took it back to have it looked at and they said it was fine. I rarely use it for fear of not getting it closed if a storm or wind comes up fast.
Awesome! Thank you for the tip. It's things like this that cause me to plan a trip to see you guys all the way from Florida one day soon. 🙂💸💸💸
Thanks Josh! ON my 3rd RV and never knew this. You are always the go to guy!
I am so glad I happened upon this video, as we are getting ready to purchase a new awning!
This happened to our 2016 Jayco Seismic Wave after the first full year, good info to know, thank you!
Thank U soooooo much Josh for great info we can use in stopping self-inflicted damage!!!!
We watched Josh's videos 4 months before buying. Would have bought from him, if he was closer. Great content, as always
Thank you Josh , as always you are watching out for the customer!
Thanks Josh I sent this canary lesson to both my children who have campers!
Thanks Josh for this piece of RV wisdom!
Something I didn't know but at least I open them properly, thanks Josh so i can relay to customers during their walks here in TN
Wild, I just bought my Rig. I love full time in mine. Anyways, I was just naturally doing this! Wild... Having and making sense if things, either you have it or you don't! Safe travels everyone.😎
And no one at the dealer where I got mine said one word about this, and always did a demo it full speed opening and closing with no stops. Thanks Josh!
Those are gas charged struts. Take a new one and see how fast it extends. Your awning is literally being pushed by the strut, it's not pulling the strut out.
I agree. Some just don't know.
Yeah, all the electric motor does is roll/unroll the awning. It really only has any mechanical leverage when it’s retracting.
I didn't even know my awning had a gas strut!! I'm going to have to mosey outside and have a look. Thanks Josh!
I watch from Texas, to learn how to take care of an RV I don’t have YET. 🤓
Thanks Josh! If I buy my RV from you, I feel secure you wouldn’t put me on the road back to Texas without knowledge.
This makes sense. Another reason I watch your videos. Thank you from a newbie to towed rvs.
Thank you so much for that info. I never knew that and I have been doing wrong and its starting to show.
Our family enjoys your videos. Thank you for your hard work! ???? We have used some of your tips in our own adventures!
Thank you so much Josh. This is our first power awning. 😀
We bought our Jayco popup in the early 90's from Haylett. Several years later, we traded it in for a 24' TT at Haylett. Never had an issue with the RV's or the dealer! We've not gone from a Pop-up, to a travel trailer, to a Class C, and now we own a class A which we'll be selling this summer and buying a 5th wheel. The C and A were not from this dealer as we moved from Michigan to Ohio unfortunately, but retiring next Spring. Maybe we'll head up to Coldwater and take a look around! We most likely bought our trailers from your dad Josh.
I really appreciate this video as my wife and I just recently purchased our toy hauler 6mo ago and were never told this. We have gone camping in it about 3 times already and love it. Nothing would ruin that feeling more than a breakdown of some sort. Admittedly the initial walk around at time of purchase seemed very quick and it may have been mentioned however let’s face it, it was our first RV purchase and we were still basking in the glow of initial RV ownership. Lol 😆
Great info, once again! Thanks Josh. I want to buy my second RV the first time.
Thanks for the tip.Had my camper a couple years now and never knew this 😃
Glad I clicked this on. Would have never known. Fortunately, my RV is new so I've only opened the awning a few times. I'll remember this for the future.
Josh, thank you for that information. It is very helpful, and will be used from this day forward.
Amazing information. Will do on my RV and spread the word.
Josh, Lou from Chicago took my Roo out and yes my awing was always sagging.
Now i know why. I will try your way next trip out.
Thanks!
Never heard of this issue. Thanks for informing us! I'll pass on to my fellow RVer's. Another reason I watch the Nerd.
Please do! Be sure to subscribe so you can catch handy tips like these as they come out!
I was certainly never told this information! Thanks for the heads up.
Thanks Josh! I've had mine for two years and no one ever showed me this at General RV.
Josh, I just replaced a gas shock on my Carefree awning due to the shock wearing out!! Here in Sacramento, CA could not find a mobile repair RV company that had ever replaced one...a new shock is rated at 150psi so it takes at least two people to replace the shock safely.
I wish I had found your CZcams video 4 years ago....
I had never heard this and have been camping my whole life. Thanks!
Josh, Thanks for this tip! Just got a new camper with two awnings!! Cool!
Thanks for doing this video. I never knew about this until now .
I have owned my RV for a year now. I am going to do this from now on.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Josh good to know. Was never told this about my 2020 TT when I picked it up.
I love this channel. You are a good man Josh.
This was good information Josh! I never thought of this, but it makes good sense. Thanks Buddy!
Thanks Josh! What a simple fix! I had no idea!
Thank you for this information. I am purchasing my Jay camper trailer as a first time owner and I will have the place of purchase check this out as mine is a 2014.
Like the awning - Josh has us covered!
Great information,as wife n I prepare for full time RVing for a few years.
I recommend if one day you are close to austin tx in Lexington tx is a rv park soo nice a lot of trees nice people is sonnys rv park
Thanks for all the great advice Mr Rv Nurd. 👍👍👍
I freaking love your videos...I would buy my next rv from you guys because of you. I live in Georgia, so that'd be a trip...
Great info, Josh! Wish the dealer knew that because they didn't open it your way when they showed me how it operates....
#WOW!!! #Thanks #Joshua!!! I had #NO #idea that #trailers have #different #types of #awnings!!! The #key #word here is #patience!! #Open the #awning #SLOWLY!!! #travel #HaylettRV
It's crazy I bought a 2018 freedom Express in August or July of 2018 and it already had two owners before me. But it is my baby now 😂 I thank them for bringing the price down!
Thank You Josh ,
I didn’t know that about the awning but it does make sense. We are new to the travel trailer ind.
Hey thanks again and
Have a great day
Good thinking, great ideas. Have a look at the Colorado Carefree Awnings. They make a really neat awning that's like the house style Sunsetter awning. The folding support brackets are horizontal directly underneath the awning so they're really out of the way unlike the typical RV awnings with the vertical folding support brackets we can much easier bang our heads on. The only thing is I really don't think the awning pitch angle is adjustable with that type brackets, which doesn't make me happy.
You are MINT! Thank you for sharing your wealth of wisdom.
Thank you Josh for all the good info
I just looked at a camper yesterday that did that. There was a lot of slack then it popped up. I assumed that was normal. Thanks for the info!
Always learning from you. Thanks for your videos.
Thanks for your guidance Joshua.
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Good stuff, learn something new everyday! Thanks Josh!
Thanks Uncle Josh for the good info. Another reason to buy at Haylett RV!😁