Nvr*lost
SW Ohio
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I have never unfolded my Class C's brand new awning in six years of owning it. I don't even remember the steps that the dealer went through with me. Should I expect that there will be mildew if I unfold it? Once the weather improves, I plan to check.
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kknowlton
Wisconsin Border Country, IL
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There will definitely be mildew. Not sure how much, but ours mildews when not in use. Good luck!
Hard for me to believe you've never used it in 6 years! We use ours as much as we possibly can. 
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fla-gypsy
North Florida
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I have never went camping and not used mine, not sure what to expect other than lots of mildew and crud.
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dodge guy
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Yep! be ready for lots of good cleaning!
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Cat Lady
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In the 15 months I've had my tt, I've only used mine once. Nothing wrong with the awning...I just enjoy the sunshine.
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Busskipper
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Why spoil things leave it alone for another six years.
What you don’t know wouldn’t hurt you.
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Nvr*lost
SW Ohio
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kknowlton wrote:There will definitely be mildew. Not sure how much, but ours mildews when not in use. Good luck!
Hard for me to believe you've never used it in 6 years! We use ours as much as we possibly can.
To provide an explanation: I usually camp in shaded areas and do not need another canopy of shade so I have never opened the awning. Also, I usually do not stay more than three days in any one place so I avoid extra set up and take down by not putting out the awning. Since I do not use a toad, it is much easier to come and go with the RV if I do not have to fiddle with the awning. My windows are tinted and as of yet, do not need the awning to help cool the interior.
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karmasasha
st paul minnesota , usa
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I have never used one in 12 years.....same reasons. I don't intend on starting.
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weathershak
Delaware
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Sounds like a job for Mike Roe 
Don't like the view?? Then change it and Go Camping 
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Valkyriebush
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Did not open mine for four years. Spring went bad, would not rewind after opening it last month, had to rewind it by hand.
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