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@nvgun404 жыл бұрын
Josh, another reason many people open the awnings too quickly, is that many RV centers don't even know.
@JoshtheRVNerd4 жыл бұрын
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
@nvgun404 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@JoshtheRVNerd4 жыл бұрын
@@nvgun40 Pinning this so people can see a Non-Haylett service tech confirming it lol
@nvgun404 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd I will even add, that in colder temperatures, you should pause the awning a few seconds longer.
@mekalue4 жыл бұрын
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
@TexasScout3 жыл бұрын
"We are committed to help you buy your second camper the first time" Brilliant....
@karenbordeaux4233Ай бұрын
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 KZfaq so I can make this thing last many more years!
@loriw26613 жыл бұрын
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!
@jlind004 жыл бұрын
This is an example of what makes your yt channel better than others!
@jkyle016 ай бұрын
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. 👍
@talkingtrashtom3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I was never shown, or read about this, when I purchased our RV 10 years ago. Makes total sense.
@oldsoultransportllcpilotca63454 жыл бұрын
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.
@bryanstinger14035 жыл бұрын
I'm about a year out from making my first TT purchase and your videos have been extremely helpful. You've earned my business.
@JoshtheRVNerd5 жыл бұрын
TY. All we ask for is the fair opportunity. We're ready when you are!
@mrfofung5 жыл бұрын
Your the best KZfaq travel trailer video maker. Hands down. Thanks for info
@JoshtheRVNerd5 жыл бұрын
Can't fault you for taste! lol
@chrisstone98375 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@mooseman31363 жыл бұрын
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.
@tilleyh97105 жыл бұрын
Wife and i recently bought our first RV camper. Never heard this before. Thanks for the valuable information.
@williamquestmagic4 жыл бұрын
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
@distant2near3 жыл бұрын
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!
@bubbapalmer13 жыл бұрын
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.
@steveperrotta970 Жыл бұрын
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.
@cornycorny29523 жыл бұрын
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.
@angelomartinez90395 жыл бұрын
And this is why I watch the “nerd”. Great info Josh👍🏽👍🏽
@gewa28003 жыл бұрын
I wish more dealers would be more like you . And as always thank Josh
@timshufflin95255 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Josh. I just purchased a new camper with a setup like this and had no idea.
@ahedin3 жыл бұрын
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.
@rossweckerly4195 Жыл бұрын
I agree. Some just don't know.
@TylerDouglas100 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, all the electric motor does is roll/unroll the awning. It really only has any mechanical leverage when it’s retracting.
@jimbo56355 жыл бұрын
This is why you are my Favorite RV Nerd. Thanks Uncle Josh!!
@johnbaker10395 жыл бұрын
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!
@martyhenson5789 Жыл бұрын
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
@denniscoyle47915 жыл бұрын
Another day in class with the RV Professor! Thanks Josh!
@dorisshanks72954 жыл бұрын
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 .
@KT-rk6fn5 жыл бұрын
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!
@Jeff-cl3dp5 жыл бұрын
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!
@PapaRomeo0685 жыл бұрын
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!
@robcary28083 жыл бұрын
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!
@daviddion37315 жыл бұрын
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.
@texas2a7925 жыл бұрын
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.
@robertflores4775 жыл бұрын
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!
@scottgorman71665 жыл бұрын
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
@eddy2561 Жыл бұрын
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 KZfaq video 4 years ago....
@palco223 жыл бұрын
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 !
@ffman96993 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. First time owner of a 5th wheel with a power awning. Much appreciated.
@mlh19625 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'll try to remember this. Oh by the way I just bought my 2nd camper, the 1st ....7 months ago. Went from the 195RB to the 212QB, I'm done for a few years! After we bought the first one I kept reading about buy your 2nd camper 1st, it's true!
@JoshtheRVNerd5 жыл бұрын
It's easier said than done because at the time just don't know what you just don't know.
@mlh19625 жыл бұрын
@@JoshtheRVNerd My wife figured out real quick she didn't like brushing her teeth at the kitchen sink and the extra seating of the 212QB when the rain sets in will be great! Now how about stop shaking the snow globe we're in so we can hit the road.
@beakercanada385 жыл бұрын
I’m a seasoned camper and I still learn little tricks from you. Great Job on the videos keep up the good work!!!
@camerican34313 жыл бұрын
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.
@edmor10864 жыл бұрын
I've been opening my awning in 3 stages slowly just thinking of the motor heating up. Now I find out I've been saving my strut also.
@JoshtheRVNerd4 жыл бұрын
B-B-B-BONUS!
@dsammy77625 жыл бұрын
I like that ours I can manually lower either one of the sides to let water run off so we don’t get the random noises of water dumping off or water dumping in our main walkway.
@vinniecarter71835 жыл бұрын
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.
@valeriewheeler8672 Жыл бұрын
I am so glad I happened upon this video, as we are getting ready to purchase a new awning!
@markdrebert2474 жыл бұрын
I did not know that. I thought the engineers who make the motorized awning would have set the motor speed to compensate for the strut gas motion to happen while opening or closing the awning. I learned something new for the day. Time for a nap... Happy Camping Everyone!!! 😁
@enterprise593 жыл бұрын
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.
@timothyludwig1885 Жыл бұрын
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
@MegaKikeGasGas5 жыл бұрын
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.😎
@brentross92333 жыл бұрын
We watched Josh's videos 4 months before buying. Would have bought from him, if he was closer. Great content, as always
@kathygarza3285 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Josh. This is our first power awning. 😀
@jarrodthekidder12 жыл бұрын
This is genius tip. Thank you very much. Really appreciate all that uncle Josh does for us out her in the camping world.
@divchiefbob7032 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Josh. I didn’t realize about the strut either. Appreciate all your advice.
@Glampinlife5 жыл бұрын
This happened to our 2016 Jayco Seismic Wave after the first full year, good info to know, thank you!
@AN-kg4ei3 жыл бұрын
Great tip Haylet! ! Never heard this before. Maybe opening/closing our outdoor kitchen struts would have avoided replacement also. Another tip out dealer did tell us about... never run awning all the way out... just till valence drops down. It's beyond me why these don't have limit switches to avoid tearing the fabric/damaging the motor...
@ShariPosey2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, what happens when it rolls up on itself? How do you correct it?
@nickelvan5 жыл бұрын
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.
@lalathorpe68523 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh I sent this canary lesson to both my children who have campers!
@curtpratt22033 жыл бұрын
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.
@sethbergquist10475 жыл бұрын
Oh, my awning is suppose to do that? I thought my awning was broken and needed to be repaired. Learn something new every day. Thanks!
@JoshtheRVNerd5 жыл бұрын
I think it was a college basketball coach said something like "The most important things you learn are the ones you learn after you already knew everything." I've found there's always "one more thing" to just about everything. & Even Tiger Woods has a swing coach ;)
@robertd98504 жыл бұрын
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.
@dwpinspectot4 жыл бұрын
Instead of AIR in those struts think NITROGEN not a big deal but cleaner than air air being about 81% nitrogen. Anyway the thing is there is a lot of VALVES in a strut and they work like a SPRING and a SHOCK ABSORBER just like the strut assists on a trunk or hood. But these take up a lot more force. Another thing is if you are going to leave your coach with the awning OUT DON"T!! a micro-burst of wind can really ruin a trip!! Been there, done that!!! I did add Carefrees Bluetooth control to my awning mines a 2016 I think most of the newer ones have it standard. Great add on! Keep up the great work Josh, Probably will knock on your door for my next RV!!
@1TxSwampRat4 жыл бұрын
Never heard of this issue. Thanks for informing us! I'll pass on to my fellow RVer's. Another reason I watch the Nerd.
@JoshtheRVNerd4 жыл бұрын
Please do! Be sure to subscribe so you can catch handy tips like these as they come out!
@jamesmartin72823 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh! I've had mine for two years and no one ever showed me this at General RV.
@athroop13215 жыл бұрын
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!
@citizenfirst5826 Жыл бұрын
This makes sense. Another reason I watch your videos. Thank you from a newbie to towed rvs.
@susanjspaulding5 жыл бұрын
#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
@dongriffin79503 жыл бұрын
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
@jpdad2004 Жыл бұрын
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.
@ratdog30552 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh! ON my 3rd RV and never knew this. You are always the go to guy!
@joeybagofdoughnuts66642 жыл бұрын
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!
@dougmatters34045 жыл бұрын
Great information,as wife n I prepare for full time RVing for a few years.
@rcproffesional3 жыл бұрын
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
@vdubing015 жыл бұрын
Oohhhhh..... 8 months with our new Laredo. I better start pausing. Thanks for the tip.
@andrewfidel22203 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh, my first RV didn't have the struts but I just checked and the new one does, thanks for the useful information!
@StressLessCamping4 жыл бұрын
Like the awning - Josh has us covered!
@jebkramer1263 Жыл бұрын
We fall into that owning our first rv for a short period. Now in our second one and I wish I had my first one back.
@QueenChatty15 жыл бұрын
Josh you rock, thanks for the speedy reply! Your video's are great and I enjoy watching them!
@sgtaaronp5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh! What a simple fix! I had no idea!
@robertthomas69545 жыл бұрын
Just clicked on the thumbs up (Attaboys) 343, and noticed the thumbs down (Aw Sh..Shucks) was 0! That is Awesome! But then, for you, it's "just another day at the office"! Once again Josh, THANK YOU. You get my Vote again for the Best Salesman in the RV Business! Keep on keeping on!. God Gless you and your loved ones.
@stacyweaver7962 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip.Had my camper a couple years now and never knew this 😃
@TheBandit76133 жыл бұрын
This is good advice. It needs a bump so all the new RV owners can see it.
@debbaxter66153 жыл бұрын
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.
@Crashbangable5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos josh. Seems like the manufacturer would have figured this out and geared down the motors. Seems like pausing in the middle of a hydraulic stroke wouldn’t change anything for the rest of that stroke. I suspect the constant movement in windy conditions would have a greater effect on lifespan. But you can see from the thumbnail of my old RV I’m new to the world of electric awnings
@thescooterswig4 жыл бұрын
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. 🙂💸💸💸
@joedella-mattia2234 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing this for years. Usually I do 3 or 4 short ones. I also do longer pauses in spring and fall when it’s colder
@stonestreetcycles Жыл бұрын
Great info, Josh! Wish the dealer knew that because they didn't open it your way when they showed me how it operates....
@mabrun0015 жыл бұрын
This is why I subscribe even though we live 1500 miles from Coldwater Michigan.
@AlliChuckAdventures5 жыл бұрын
RIGHT! Josh is awesome with sharing great info!
@outbackwack3685 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info! I'll add this to the list of things the stealership never told us about our new 2018 Grand Design Imagine 2600rb!
@JoshtheRVNerd5 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you had that sort of experience. Camping is just supposed to be about kicking back and having a little fun. If you ever consider swapping around, then all we ask is for a fair shake at working with you.
@johnrandall8683 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I started out with a jackco pop-up I thought campers were drunk when they put their awning up. I toured the USS battle ship Alabama. It came up a rain storm. When i get back to camp. My awning was shaped like the letter U. 😂 lol I understood why the campers had it tilted to one side.
@jeffm50073 жыл бұрын
I have a new 2020 Gulfstream, the awning arm broke in heavy wind at the camp ground. The warranty took care of it. Same camp ground 5 months later the rain killed it. Back to the shop I go. Now I will open using this method. The crazy thing us all the other RVs awnings around us were perfectly fine, open and people sitting under watching the rain. Maybe mine was made my Ozark Trail. 🤯
@tomd.benjamin7625 жыл бұрын
I was certainly never told this information! Thanks for the heads up.
@americanpatriot87865 жыл бұрын
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 😆
@fureveryoungfarm37522 жыл бұрын
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!
@theeaselrider40324 жыл бұрын
He's right, my dealer said nothing about this. In fact his instructions were to just hold the button until it's all the way out.
@Notyourbabydaddy18 ай бұрын
Josh, thank you for that information. It is very helpful, and will be used from this day forward.
@boson2855 жыл бұрын
You're a day late and a dollar short! One of my gas struts started failing after 13 months. As slowly as an awning opens, I am surprised the pause is needed. I suppose they are quite different in design from others. Thanks for the tip!
@shawnaspooner50942 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that info. I never knew that and I have been doing wrong and its starting to show.
@dougtv-woodworker43265 жыл бұрын
Gotta Love the Nerds in the World.
@atozufelt75105 жыл бұрын
Our family enjoys your videos. Thank you for your hard work! ???? We have used some of your tips in our own adventures!
@ORIGINALJRL5 жыл бұрын
I've been guilty of prematurely pulling my strut to fast
@JoshtheRVNerd5 жыл бұрын
Haven't we all?
@daveroe86123 жыл бұрын
Thank you Josh , as always you are watching out for the customer!
@AlliChuckAdventures5 жыл бұрын
Thanks I never knew this and maybe this is why ours makes a lot of noise now.