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07-11-2017, 09:13 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2018 28' Flying Cloud
Newnan
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 24
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Street side awnings
I have a general question I'm hoping some of you can give your opinions on. We are about to purchase a new Flying Cloud. It, of course, will have an awning on the curb side but I was wondering if it is worthwhile to purchase the additional awning on the street side and rear to help keep the inside cool. I would think closing the blinds would keep the sun out and help keep the interior cool just as much as the additional awning would so I don't know if the additional expense is justified. I would be happy with the curb side awning only since that is the side we will be spending our outside time on. But I would like to hear from those of you who have the experience of multiple awnings to see if it makes that much of a difference. Thanks in advance.
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07-11-2017, 09:16 AM
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Rivet Master 
2012 25' FB International
Trent Woods
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,120
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Makes a big difference! It is not just the window but keeping the sun off the trailer definitely keeps it cooler.
Larry
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07-11-2017, 09:32 AM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,420
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Another YES here. Our first AS did not have them. The current one does and we can notice a big difference. Get them if you can and use them. You won't be sorry. Don't forget the rear window also.
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TAC - NJ 18
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07-11-2017, 09:33 AM
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Moderator

2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,219
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We have had two 25FB's since 2005, and have spent over 1,800 nights in them. We feel that the street side and rear awnings are well worth the investment from both a practical and esthetic standpoint. They do keep the trailer cooler in the warm weather. We feel that they also make looking out from the inside more pleasant. We use our awnings year round.
When we purchased our 2015, it did not have the awning package. within the first year, we took her to Jackson Center, and had the awnings installed. We always put the small awning out, even when Lucy is parked at home.
Brian
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07-11-2017, 10:10 AM
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Rivet Master 
2016 28' Pendleton
Currently Looking...
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 840
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Hi from AZ. . . the street side awning helps a lot with keeping refrig cool, by shading over it......worth the dineros !.......regards, Craig
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07-11-2017, 10:28 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2019 33' Classic
Oakville
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 109
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Another strong vote for having the street side and rear awnings. In addition to the cooling effect, we find them very useful for leaving windows open during the rain (even when we leave the trailer for a few hours). These awnings shed rain easily and aren't as affected by wind.
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07-11-2017, 10:39 AM
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Traveler
2017 25' International
Staunton
, Virginia
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 939
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Huge difference. Get em.
I love my extra awnings I just wish my main curb side awning was manual like the street and back ones.
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07-11-2017, 11:49 AM
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Rivet Master 
1990 25' Excella
Sisters
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,195
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I'm with the consensus here. We have awnings on three sides and are really pleased the trailer came with them. Aside from the practical benefits they really add to the ambience. Very cozy.
John
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07-11-2017, 12:44 PM
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Rivet Master 

2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 8,118
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The benefit of the awning package far outweighs the cost.
Closing the blinds means the Sun already got through the glass.
Anytime you make shade, it's good.
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07-11-2017, 12:54 PM
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Rivet Master 
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,182
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Absolutely worth it. Have three manual awnings on three sides. Can easily manage heat if you bring your own shade. Manual deployment takes a bit of practice but less to go wrong.
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07-11-2017, 01:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2018 28' Flying Cloud
Newnan
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 24
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Thanks to all for the replies. It would seem the consensus is positive for the extra awnings. Looks like I will be taking all your advice and ordering them on the new trailer. Thanks again for the great advice.
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07-11-2017, 01:04 PM
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Rivet Master 
Two Places
, Sticks & Bricks
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,502
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My Excella has awnings all around. My Safari only has one awning on the curb side. I can really tell the difference in the heat gain between the two trailers when parked in the sun.
Another bonus, the awnings on the street side extend out about 3' and shed water well, so they will not collapse in the rain. This allows me to leave the street side windows open when it rains.
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Former Airstream Owner
(1973 31' Excella, 1978 31' Excella, 1987 32' Excella, 1999 30' Excella, 2000 25' Safari)
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07-11-2017, 01:34 PM
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Rivet Master 
2017 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Georgetown (winter)Thayne (summer)
, Texas & Wyoming
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 7,452
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nite and day difference...don't need at nite! LoL
First 2 25' AS's did not have awning package on street side nor rear. Last 2 they came equipped with the package. We notice big difference in keeping the AS cooler. Yes, I would recommend you get them; will also increase value when you sell and move up!
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