Campgrounds are about to open! Did you get your awning fixed? If you can’t repair your awning, or need/want new awnings, here are the awnings available to you.

First, there are your basic window awnings. These, as their name suggests, are designed to provide shade and some privacy to your camper's windows and most of the time, weather protection when your windows are left open on these nice cool days.

Window awnings come in an array of colors and sizes from 3 feet in length to 12 feet in length in 6 inch increments and standard and XL fabric width to accommodate your R.V.'s different window sizes and your particular color desires. There are also full view fabrics that block the sun but not that spectacular view of your favorite camping spot.

For those of you that like ultimate convenience, yes, they do make 12 volt operated window awnings that open and close with the touch of a button.

Now, if you're considering this type of awning you're probably driving a large class A bus style unit where the main patio awning does not cover the entrance door. Fear not. They now produce an over the door awning to keep you dry while you're trying to find the key that opens your door.

Currently the most popular probably are the slide out room covers. These covers can be of simple design with the only purpose to keep most water and debris off your slide out roof. Although some of the original designs had problems with water pooling and inadequate side coverage, the newer units available now have remedied these problems.

Most slide-out room awnings open and close with the room itself and some now come with a window awning as part of the slide out cover assembly.

As always, prices vary according to your needs and desires so please consult your R.V. dealer for the proper way to measure your camper to insure correct fit and application and a current price quote for the products you desire. Be safe, have fun and now do both with style.

Roger White owns Roger's Mobile R.V. Repair, serving the RV Industry for 30 years. If you need assistance with your RV, he can be reached at 364-4260. He lives in Gassaway with his wife and son.