[SteveC7010]

Originally Posted by DAF

The awning roller tube on my 2 month old Springdale is already bending in the center. I had experienced this before on long awnings but not this soon. It looks like the material used by Dometic is not what it used to be . Has anyone used an awning cradle support to prevent/alleviate this? I am going to discuss this issue with my dealer in a few weeks and see what they can do or suggest.

There is a center support available for the longer awnings. It cradles and supports the awning when rolled up or extended. I put one on my step-son's fiver years ago. It worked very well.