fairhaven
Everson, WA
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I tend not to put out the awning if I am camped in the woods, no rain expected, and sunlight is limited. However, I see others, in the same campground with like conditions, that have out their awnings. I tend to wonder why. The camp sites are relatively dark to begin with and once you put out the awning it only gets darker. About the only time I use my awning is when we are camped in "open" type areas (like at the ocean) and we need more shade. How about you?
2010 Keystone Cougar 30BHS
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Sandia Man
Rio Rancho, NM
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We use our awning frequently as the weather (high winds) dictates. It appears to me that people just don't use them for shade or rain but as an extension of their RV such as a porch on a house. I tend not to wonder what other people are doing when camping as long as it has no affect on me. Happy camping!!
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Gale Hawkins
Murray, KY
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Still have not opened it in the two years we have owned it. I am afraid it will not go back or I will loose some digits after trying to get it open once. The PO had it open when I showed up to pick it up and had me to close it.
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fordsooperdooty
Orange Kounty Kalifornia
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Opening the awning also inhibits Gamma Rays, and thus thwarts the Satellites in orbit from being able to read our minds. That's why I always buy Aluminum RV's...it saves us from using up all of the Reynolds wrap making our "special mind protecting beanies"! 
This is our 7th new Jayco in 30 years! Loved 'em all!
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marvmarcy
Polson, MT, USA
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Ours only goes out when we're home and want the shade. The big window awning stays out much of the time unless high winds are forecast. We often snap sun screens over windows to keep the inside cool.
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Gadget Guy
Whitefish/Calgary
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To each his own, but unless we need the shade for people or to make the refrigerator work more efficiently we don't put it out and never leave it out when we are away from the campsite.
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Center Pin
Fort Langley, BC
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We camp at least half the time with another family that we have been friends with for 20 years. If he is stoped for more that 10 seconds the awning is out. We only put ours out when needed. Drives him nuts! To each his own.
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Mike Schriber
San Diego, CA
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I almost always put my awning out when weekend camping. It doesn't feel like I'm setup and camping without it!
Mike
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Terri travel
North Mississippi
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We like the awning out. Set-up doesn't feel complete without it. Windy, rainey days we don't bother.
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krev
Victoria, BC, Canada
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Always out, unless it's too windy then it goes away. Just doesn't feel right without it
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