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jeff juke

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Awnings pull the sh't out of their rails especially if its windy and that gun thing to me, is a sure way of getting leaks..

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Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 25/8/2012
Awnings pull the sh't out of their rails especially if its windy and that gun thing to me, is a sure way of getting leaks..

Thanks Jeff, never really considered that, but it makes sense now I think of it. Would you recommend storm straps to reduce movement?

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Yes i would,they do help.

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