I rebend my awning rod so there is about 6 inches that engages the awning roller.
The fit on my awning is snug.
It is possible not all awnings are the same as far as hole size goes. I have a friend that had an awning that did not have a hole in the end cover. It only required drilling a hole of the required size in the end cover. (This would also be required for all of the other locks)
When the awning is unfurled it rotates towards the trailer. After less than a 1/6 rotation the awning rod will jam against the awning pin. With my awning the rotation will be less than 1/16 of a turn.
From my previous post you can see the awning rod is almost touching the awning pin.
The other end of my rod is tie wrapped to the awning rod so it has a 4ft plus lever. It is not going to come loose and with 6 inch engagement it is not going to come out of the awning.
The beauty of this method nothing to buy or make.
Rebending the rod a non issue in my mind.
I always know where my rod is and I can engage the rod from the ground. No climbing required.
