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↓ Episode 156 – The Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Purchasing an RV Awning of Any Kind!
2nd August 2024 • The Smart RVer Podcast • Eric Stark
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This is Eric Stark with The Smart RVer Podcast, Delivering the Smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Enjoying the RV Life: Eric and Alexis discuss what to consider when trading in your RV. There are a lot of factors to consider, and it can be difficult to navigate pricing so Eric helps his listeners to know what to research and how to go about the whole process. Staying On The Road: Eric helps the Smart RVers be even smarter in this section by giving them advice and information. We can learn so much about how to take care of our RVs by digging and researching, and Eric gives a crash course about measuring awnings and LED light facts. Patio Awning vs SO Awning Brand: Carefree, Solera, Dometic Need: Fabric or Complete Awning Awning Size: C2C of Arm Measurement - Why Industry Standard Depth/Extension: Most RV Awnings Extend Approx 92” very few extend 6’. Does it have a Metal Cover? Flexible or Ridgid A&E Has a Special Fabric, this question is important. Manual or Power (12 volts) Acrylic or Vinyl Fabric LED Lights: On Fabric or Roller Tube; Picture of Label says it all. Dometic with LED on Fabric- Explain Shipping LED Lights more common on Power Awnings The Next Stop: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, is a wonderful destination for any RVer. Eric and Alexis discuss the many unique things you can do while you're in the area. Virginia has a lot to offer the Smart RVer. The Park is beautiful, and the state has so much natural charm. And so much history to learn and explore. RV Envy: Eric talks about the crazy world of “spare keys.” He emphasizes the importance of having a backup plan to access your RV. Sometimes, we don’t plan for things to happen to our keys, but things can happen, so being prepared and having spares is always the way to go. Our Online Resources: The Smart Rver YouTube Channel - Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube Videos Sunpro Mfg - RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning Fabrics Hot Boat Ropes - Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines, etc.Top Rated Podcast - The Smart RVer Podcast Website

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Patio Awning vs SO Awning

Brand: Carefree, Solera, Dometic

Need: Fabric or Complete Awning

Awning Size: C2C of Arm Measurement - Why Industry Standard

Depth/Extension: Most RV Awnings Extend Approx 92” very few extend 6’.

Does it have a Metal Cover? Flexible or Ridgid A&E Has a Special Fabric, this question is important.

Manual or Power (12 volts)

Acrylic or Vinyl Fabric

LED Lights: On Fabric or Roller Tube; Picture of Label says it all. Dometic with LED on Fabric- Explain Shipping

LED Lights more common on Power Awnings

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