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06-24-2015, 03:35 AM
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Awning
Has anyone replaced a gas strut on a dometic power awning I have one strut making a shuttering noise when I bring it back in. I tried you tube but did not find anything. Thanks
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06-24-2015, 04:56 AM
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Many times that noise is caused by the tension knobs on the awning height adjustment not being loosened before retracting the awning. If you haven't yet checked, loosen the two black knobs on the bottom of the awning support arms, then retract your awning. Your gas struts may not be the cause. Good Luck !!!
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2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
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06-24-2015, 05:32 AM
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I extend the arms completely out and tighten the knobs before retracting. I know this is not the recommended way, but it's the only way I can prevent the
the problem the OP described.
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06-24-2015, 06:21 AM
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Yes knobs are loose I'm pretty sure the cylinder is the problem was just checking for any do or don't when replacing. I didn't think you could retract with knows tightened. Thanks
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06-24-2015, 08:52 AM
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I loosen the knobs, make sure the support arms extend all the way out and
retighten the knobs. Retract the awning. Works great for me.
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06-24-2015, 07:47 PM
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I was advised by the dealer to make sure mine were loose too . . . mine shutter also on retract
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06-24-2015, 08:01 PM
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You should have the arms fully extended and the knobs loose as you close the awning. Once closed I advise people to just "snug" the knobs so they can't back out and take a different off ramp. Seen it a few times.
As far as the strut: even when the awning is fully extended the strut isn't. I've replaced a couple and I can say it ain't easy!
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06-24-2015, 09:52 PM
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I had shuddering also, a few drops of oil on each moving joint cured it.
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06-25-2015, 09:04 AM
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That's what I was looking for chucks ter any tips for replacing it. Like 3 people?
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06-25-2015, 11:03 AM
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Two people is what we use.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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