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chuckbear · 05-09-2022, 08:10 AM

Has anyone installed an awning over the rear window of a class A? Am I missing something considering any downsides or potential problems doing this? Chuck

bentjm · 05-09-2022, 09:23 AM

The only thing that I can think of is that the airflow back there might pull it open when going down the road.

chuckbear · 05-09-2022, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bentjm

The only thing that I can think of is that the airflow back there might pull it open when going down the road.

I thought about that but the airflow on the side awnings has to be greater than the rear. Chuck

Dutch Star Don · 05-09-2022, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckbear

I thought about that but the airflow on the side awnings has to be greater than the rear. Chuck

Not necessarily, completely different airflow over the back of the coach. It could suck it up or pull it up.

I would buy one of the snap on sunscreen and use it when needed. Even a small MagneShade.

chuckbear · 05-09-2022, 12:26 PM

I'm still not convinced, even though the airflow direction might be different, that it would be stronger than 65+ airflow driving down the interstate that the awnings on the side of the coach experience. All of our current awnings have the metal weathersheild and are spring-loaded to keep them rolled up. If winds exceeding 60 mph don't pull them out driving down the highway, how will this be possible hanging off the rear? I guess I need a bit more than speculation to make an informed decision. Chuck

Dutch Star Don · 05-09-2022, 02:43 PM

My current electric Girard window awnings don't open, but my previous A&E manual window awnings on my Diplomat opened on several occasions and snapped back.

Worst case scenario you put a small hold down strap on it.

153stars · 05-09-2022, 06:16 PM

As long as you can get a good bite in rear cap material with fasteners. Hollow glass cap might need some extra help. I can't see why not. If it did open its not really sticking out in traffic. I forgot to latch my elect bay door at 55mph all the way up as I slowed a wing straight out. On narrow country 2lane no shoulders. Of course here comes a parade of vehicles.

chuckbear · 05-09-2022, 07:48 PM

Won't go into a cap. It will attach to the back outside fiberglass, the same as all the other awnings. The back end is pretty solid and this will be over the back window, the same as the side windows. Chuck

l1v3fr33ord1 · 05-10-2022, 02:52 AM

Hmm... If the window opens, then it makes sense to consider an awning as a sunshade. If the window doesn't open, then it makes sense to apply a removable, see-through window cover, as previously suggested.

I have both on my coach- window awnings over the living room slide and bedroom windows, and covers on the windshield, driver- and passenger-side front windows, and the window in the entry door. I rarely use the window awnings; they partially block the view. On the other hand, the covers don't allow me to open the front windows, and that reduces ventilation.

I'm amazed at how well I can see through the window covers. And, they do work well to reduce heating through the glass. If my coach sat with the rear facing south for any length of time, I'd consider getting a cover for it.