rolled up awning in the rain

[DC8Captain]

Hi all,

When we left our campsite Sunday I had to roll up the awning while it was still wet from the rain we had there. I don't think the weather will let me dry it out until Friday. I know awnings need to be rolled up dry but I have no idea how long it can be wet inside without problems. I'm sure I am not the first person to encounter this problem.

Dale

[Grumpy]

Water gets in when it's rolled up and in the rain too.

[spoon059]

Like grumpy said, even when they are rolled up they collect moisture. Mine is stored covered under a carport... it will get dripping wet just from humidity. I wouldn't worry about it for a minute. Open it up when you can to dry it out, but know that it will just get damp again the next time it rains or is humid.

[Atlee]

They will get wet at any time. Don't worry about it. Just open it when you get a chance to dry it out. Even sitting in the yard, I'll open mine after we've had a period of rain, but it had now gotten sunny and dry.

Originally Posted by fdhealy4

Hi all,

When we left our campsite Sunday I had to roll up the awning while it was still wet from the rain we had there. I don't think the weather will let me dry it out until Friday. I know awnings need to be rolled up dry but I have no idea how long it can be wet inside without problems. I'm sure I am not the first person to encounter this problem.

Dale

[SouthCo]

Like Grumpy and Spoon mentioned, they get wet even when rolled up. You can open it and let it dry on a dry day but it will end up getting wet again even if rolled up. I dont open mine except when camping and to clean with a water bleach mixture 2x a year.