How do I tighten my awning?
Adjusting the Awning Fully unroll the awning and then slide the upper arm into position. While standing in front of the awning, pull the awning tube downward and toward yourself. With your free hand tighten the knob on the upper tensioning arm. Repeat this step with the other tensioning arm.
How do you replace a cam lock on an awning?
To replace the cam lock, disassemble the awning assembly completely. Remove the awning fabric from the awning arms, and then remove the tops of the arms to access the torsion assembly. Replace the cam locks and reassemble the entire awning.
Can a travel lock be installed on an RV awning?
Purchase and install an after-market awning lock on your RV awning—one which will actually lock the roller tube in place so that it can not rotate! This will greatly reduce the chance that your awning will be inadvertently lost due to a wind gust while traveling.
Is it safe to repair an RV awning?
RV awning repair is a complicated task because it requires a wide assortment of tools. The spring on the awning arm stores a dangerous amount of tension that violently release. It is important to allows take every safety precaution available when working with an RV awning.
How do you replace the handle on an awning?
Use the drill to remove the rivets holding the cam handle to the awning tube. Mark the location while disassembling the end cap of the awning tube to make reinstallation easier. Hammer out the pins holding the cam lock to the torsion shaft, and punch the cap off. Install the replacement cam lock and replace the pin.
To replace the cam lock, disassemble the awning assembly completely. Remove the awning fabric from the awning arms, and then remove the tops of the arms to access the torsion assembly. Replace the cam locks and reassemble the entire awning.
What kind of lock do you use for an RV awning?
Models with these arms use the Model A RV Awning Travel Lock. Beginning in 2009, customers started ordering locks for Dometic (A&E) 8500/9000 awnings which have what Dometic calls “Universal Plus” arms. These arms are of cast or extruded aluminum and are “U” shaped.
How to replace the torsion Assembly on an awning?
Torsion Assembly REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR AWNING The Fabric Roller Tube Assembly (FRTA) consists of a fabric, a roller tube and torsion assemblies. Use extreme care. Springs under tension are dangerous. If not controlled they will unwind quickly. Keep hands and clothing clear of top casting, as personal injury may result.
Use the drill to remove the rivets holding the cam handle to the awning tube. Mark the location while disassembling the end cap of the awning tube to make reinstallation easier. Hammer out the pins holding the cam lock to the torsion shaft, and punch the cap off. Install the replacement cam lock and replace the pin.
