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06-11-2016, 02:35 AM
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Awning question
Looks like my awning is pulling out of the clip or whatever it is that secures it to the trailer. I know it's under warranty but if it is something I can fix instead of hauling it to the dealer I'm all for it. 
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06-11-2016, 02:41 AM
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Most likely the gimp (bead) has moved. Look at the other end and it's probably sticking out. If it is, with some help you can push it back through. One person will have to hold the fabric in place while the other pushes the bead back in. Once that's done, a small screw should be used to hold the bead in place, we go through the top of the rail into the bead so it's less visible.
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06-11-2016, 03:48 AM
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Ditto on Chuckster57's comments. Should be an easy fix.
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06-20-2016, 08:51 AM
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I actually had your exact same issue in the same spot on my awning.. There was not enough bead inserted so I purchased a foot of steel rod of right diameter and inserted into the bead where the dowel was missing.. Now the edge of awning stays in place
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06-20-2016, 09:25 AM
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The bead on mine is coming out as well, but it's on the outside edge of the awning. I tried to push it back in but could not 
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06-20-2016, 11:30 AM
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On a long awning (14' or longer) it's sometimes tough to push the bead back into the seam. Often times, it's easier to just "snip" it off with scissors and use some needle nose (I use forceps) to push it back into the "other end". Then a small sheet metal screw on both ends to keep it in place.
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06-20-2016, 12:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JRTJH
On a long awning (14' or longer) it's sometimes tough to push the bead back into the seam. Often times, it's easier to just "snip" it off with scissors and use some needle nose (I use forceps) to push it back into the "other end". Then a small sheet metal screw on both ends to keep it in place.
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Quite often that's the way we do it at work.
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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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07-17-2016, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Peterbotough, Ontario
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Awning won't extend or retract
The awning on our 2016 Retreat worked ok on Saturday, but wouldn't extend this morning. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot? It is under warranty, but we aren't parked close to any major centers, so will have to wait for a repair call. In the mean time I would like to try and get my awning extended.
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