I finally bought a zip-on awning for my QS 6.0 and have used it twice so far. Boy, was I glad that I had it! Each camping trip involved strong thunderstorms. The awning did a great job of keeping the rain off my door and the large window next to the door. I was able to keep the window unzipped even during the rain. The awning poles held up with no problem even during the strong wind. There was a large trailer next to me and he left his awning extended during the storm. His awning ended up being bent slightly due to the wind. Mine was fine. I was also glad that not a single drop of rain got inside my camper during both storms.
Your awning performed great keeping everything dry. Sounds like it performs well during windy conditions, too!
Whitecastleman -- Can you share what brand & model of awning you bought?
The awning was the one that is available directly from LivinLite. Because of some issues dealing directly with LL, I ended up buying the awning from the same dealer where I purchased my QS back in 2012.
I like being in our Camplite in the rain. Very relaxing on a sort of primal level knowing you are so close to the rain yet protected from it. Must be an even stronger feeling of bliss when cocooned dry in a Quicksilver while the skies are overflowing. No?
Our last camping trip (third season of camping with the Camplite) was our first to experience thunder & lightening. The angels were bowling big time. Crack - boom - smash! It broke local records for the severity of the lightning storm yet pure joy for me in the small but mighty aluminum box. The stabilizers made connection to ground so I didn't worry. "Bring it on Zeus - I'm not afraid of you!"
If anyone is interested in a like-new QS 8.1 awning, I have one I'd like to sell. It works great, I just don't use it.
Quote from: robsweet on January 07, 2017, 11:16:45 PM
If anyone is interested in a like-new QS 8.1 awning, I have one I'd like to sell. It works great, I just don't use it.
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I have an 8.0, but don't know how to set the awning up correctly. Do you have any pictures of yours set up or any directions or advice?
Thanks!