I'm 6'3" I personally always enter and exit facing the camper. My head would never hit the awning entering and existing in this manner. I find it much easier to do as well. Kind of like climbing up and down a ladder. It's way easier and safer if you are facing the ladder.
I enter and exit facing the camper too but only have to duck at the door rather than before. I like my FWC rear awning better as it is attached to the roof not just above the door, YMMV of course.