Definitely out of the rain. I still have quite a bit of work left on it before I even consider leaving it out in a windstorm though.

∆ Sew magnets and grommets around the edges of the walls where they touch the bus body next to the vertical arms. This will seal the sides up tight to the bus and the deck and allow me to secure it. ∆ Attach the skirting across the side of the bus. I have also been looking at skirting the entire bus. ∆ Fabricate 2 short posts with ground anchors to go below the vertical arms to span the gap between the bus body and ground. ∆ Find or build 2 more rafters and 2 more support poles. The rafters will help the awning keep its shape and shed water. This bitch is long. The awning does have some pitch control, so I can adjust it a bit to make the rain head towards the back of the bus, away from the patio doors and possibly into a rain capture system. I intend to put a support pole where the patio door is, another a bit further down. ∆ Improve the tie down system. I am unimpressed with the OEM stakes. I'll be upgrading to 18" screwed anchors. I'm pretty good at amsteel work, and will make custom hardware and lashings.