10 Awnings, Vents, and Doors

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2025 GH1: Chapter 10

Windows

The TIFFIN GH1 has a total of 7 windows: One in each cab door, one on each side of the bedroom area, and one in each rear door. The two windows in the bedroom contain a smaller opening window within the large window. There may be a reflective coating on the windows to reflect back a portion of the sunlight to reduce the heating of the Van interior and to reduce the effects of the sun’s “bleaching” of interior fabrics (curtains, upholstery).

Awning

The Girard Systems power awning (Figure 12-1) is standard on the TIFFIN GH1.

FIGURE 12-1: POWER AWNING

This awning is extremely durable and can be operated during light rain and wind conditions. However, when periods of heavy rain or wind is expected, or you leave the awning unattended, the awning should be closed.

Please note that damage caused by wind and rain is not covered by warranty.

To Operate the Awning:

To OPEN the awning: Press and release the “OUT” switch. The awning will open completely. To interrupt the awning motion, press and release the “STOP” switch. The awning will stop.
To CLOSE the awning: Press and release the “IN” switch. The awning will close completely. To interrupt the awning retracting, press and release the “STOP” switch. The awning will stop.
To turn ON the LED light: Press the “ON” switch
To turn OFF the LED light: Press the “OFF” switch

For more information about the awning, please refer to the awning owner’s manual.

Retracting the Awning in the Instance of Power Failure

The Girard GG750 has a manual override to close the awning in case of power failures.
Remove the endcap opposite the motor, by removing the 3 Philips head screws.
Using a 13mm wrench, turn the square manual override shaft in order to close the awning, see Figure below. NOTE: The manual override is one-way, it can only be used to close the awning.
Replace endcap using the 3 Philips head screws.
Figure below is showing a right hand motor version of the GG750. If your coach is equipped with a left hand version, the manual override will be on the opposite side.
Once power is restored, the awning will resume normal operation.

Vents

The roof of the TIFFIN GH1 houses two 12VDC exhaust vent fan (Figure 14-3). A three-speed switch controls the fan speed. The vent fan should only be left in the “on” mode when the Van is parked and in use. The fan will not operate until the vent is open.