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Awning doesn't completely roll up

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Bruce

Awning doesn't completely roll up
« on: March 03, 2016, 04:55:13 pm »
Just noticed after driving the PC home from our last outing that the awning was not completely rolled up.  It appears that the little arm-like support attached to the body of the PC at the mid-point of the awning is the cause.

That little arm is supposed to slip under the rolled up awing to provide support and keep it close to the body.  But as the awning is rolling up that little arm is hitting the metal surround (cover?) at the base of the awning and that stops the roll up.

Anyone have that happen?

--Bruce

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Re: Awning doesn't completely roll up
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2016, 06:09:51 pm »
I had a similar problem on my previous RV and had to get a step ladder and gently adjust the bracket and cover by slightly bending them to get the needed clearance . The construction of the arms, covers etc. is quite flimsy and with a little wear or not so obvious wind damage  these problems occur. After I "tweaked" mine it was OK.
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Re: Awning doesn't completely roll up
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2016, 06:27:32 am »
We have not had that problem but I believe 2013 is the first year they put them on the 2552. The purpose is to add support and prevent sag so my suggestion is to figure out how the awning is mounted and see if something has loosened up. It worked before but doesn't now so something changed.
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Bruce

Re: Awning doesn't completely roll up
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2016, 03:38:53 pm »
This is an update on our electric awning not rolling up entirely.
After opening and closing it several times while it was in our storage unit it seemed to have corrected itself.
But, during our recent outing the awning is again not closing entirely, but almost.  The little arm that supports the middle section of the awning against the side of the coach seems to be properly located.  But a small section of each the two long awning arms are not completely up against the body.  I've attached a photo of one end.
I'm assuming that the electric awning motor will still hold the arms tight during travel, so have not yet made an attempt to take it to an awning company.
Do you think I'm being unsafe with my assumption?
--Bruce

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Re: Awning doesn't completely roll up
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2016, 04:04:47 pm »
I have developed the same problem on the forward arm, just like in the picture above but not as severe.  Mine gaps about 1/2 inch at the very top.  The rear arm retracts perfectly.  My drive home from where we were camped when I noticed it was over 500 miles and it didn't move at all or cause further problems.  

I will look forward to seeing the comments and suggestions.  We are taking off again in a few weeks and I need to address this along with a couple of other maintenance items on my check list.   

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Re: Awning doesn't completely roll up
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2016, 08:28:52 am »
Had the same problem – back arm closed fine, front arm with ½ inch gap.  Resorted to an extra push as my wife closed it.  Not the perfect solution, but it worked.   (WH)
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Re: Awning doesn't completely roll up
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2016, 04:22:12 pm »
Thank you GoPhoenix for your idea.  I just now gave the front arm a push as my wife closed the awning and it closed without leaving any gap at the top of the arm.   (cheer)

Before closing the awning, I lightly tightened the knobs on both arm assemblies to help assure that they moved directly up toward the back channels.  (In the past I would always leave the knobs open fairly loosely.)  I did my best to keep the arm assemblies lined up while pushing straight up on the front arm.

We're going to be in the Santa Cruz Redwoods RV park for two weeks starting next Monday, so I'm very happy to get this to work at least on this last attempt.

I talked to a person at Dometic earlier this morning and was advised that the awning could unfurl while driving if we couldn't get the awning fully closed.

--Bruce
« Last Edit: July 06, 2016, 06:44:11 pm by Bruce and Sharon »