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06-12-2013, 04:31 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Elgin
Posts: 262
M.O.C. #11570
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AWNING LOCK
We have a 2011 3455SA Monty & it has an electric awning. Is it advisable to install a awning lock on the unit or does the awning motor ensure we won't have an unraveling problem on the highway.
We had an old motorhome & once while going down the road in Wyoming the darn awning began to unravel & almost tipped our unit.
What's the general feeling on this subject.
Thanks, Larry-P
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06-12-2013, 04:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Palmer
Posts: 1,526
M.O.C. #7893
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Larry,
we have the Weather-Pro from Dometic. It is a motorized awning and we do not use a awning lock. Never had an issue with it. The motor holds it tight against the rig - even in heavy winds (both on the road and camping!)
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06-12-2013, 05:22 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Same here. No lock, but to this point no problems.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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06-13-2013, 02:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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We have seen them. We do not have, and have never had a problem in all our years of RVing. Having said that, it has happened to folks. But my opinion, very low risk as long as you make sure latches working properly.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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06-13-2013, 03:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lykens
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #11842
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Some other models (no Montana as of now) are under recall to repair the power awnings. A specific installation sequence must be followed to prevent failure and unwinding. Rvbusiness.com posts this information.
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06-13-2013, 06:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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I have one... 
Might be an issue if you forget to pull the pin when engaging the awning, just another thing to trip a guy up.
I don't remember where I got it, but I will try and find you the place.
I had a mess with our old TT, Sue was up on the roof in New Mexico holding the ... now a sail.. down while I cut it off with my knife.
Some lady was waving frantically as we were going down the road, I told Sue wow, she sure is friendly, asked Sue if we knew her.. then I saw it in the mirrors. 
http://awninglock.com/index.shtml
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06-13-2013, 07:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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We have the awning lock that is shown on the link given by Ozz. We lost an awning once, several years ago, and we haven't lost one since installation of subject awning lock. For $40, it's great peace of mind. It's insurance against the awning mechanism letting loose.
Orv
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06-13-2013, 08:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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Have the same Lock as Ozz for about 6Years now just a Little Insurance we do not have the Electric Awning
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