Anybody that has this type? http://awninglock.com/index.shtmlHow do you like it? Easy to install? Anybody have installed on manual "Carefeee of Colorado"?I've been about getting one, Camping World doesn't carry them I was told Saturday by their parts person.On my old rv I bent a rod that fit into roller tube hole and was strapped to side of the awning leg. Looked sort of weird and had to break out ladder in place peg in hole. But did the trick.Thinking about "going first class" this time.If you have one PLEASE what do you think about it???(I did a search and don't see very many people that have one by the search results, but these were mentioned as a fix in a thread. Not actually how people liked them after buying and installing and using them.)Thanks

I have this 1 take a look at it real simplehttp://www.dasplace.net/Awning/AwningFix.html

Sfla2 wrote:I have this 1 take a look at it real simplehttp://www.dasplace.net/Awning/AwningFix.htmllive link...http://www.dasplace.net/Awning/AwningFix.htmlYes, looks simple, so nothing to break down, which is good. Never saw one like that. How much of a hassle to get the awning hook tool into get "S" hook from ground or do you use ladder?After reading link...Just went outside and looked at rv trying to get better mental pic of forces at work. I see how this would help prevent awning maybe bouncing up and down to prevent unfurling.But(and maybe I'm missing something) shouldn't there also be tension to keep awning against rv? (I'll try to explain better) Tension could be created if you were to place the pic holder (D ring) between rv and awning; so that tension created was not only downward (prevent bouncing off) but also place tension in opposite direction of awning unfurling?

path1 wrote:Anybody that has this type? http://awninglock.com/index.shtmlHow do you like it? Easy to install? Anybody have installed on manual "Carefeee of Colorado"?I've been about getting one, Camping World doesn't carry them I was told Saturday by their parts person.On my old rv I bent a rod that fit into roller tube hole and was strapped to side of the awning leg. Looked sort of weird and had to break out ladder in place peg in hole. But did the trick.Thinking about "going first class" this time.I have one been on since 07 .Works just fine ease install.If remember you had to drill a hole in the tube and the lock itself is installed on the awing arm.The pin goes in the hole that you drill in the end of the awning tube.To unlock the awninglock you just pull down and turn with the awning rod.If you have one PLEASE what do you think about it???(I did a search and don't see very many people that have one by the search results, but these were mentioned as a fix in a thread. Not actually how people liked them after buying and installing and using them.)Thanks

path1 wrote:Anybody that has this type? http://awninglock.com/index.shtmlHow do you like it? Easy to install? I installed one on my previous rig... Easy install, but was occasionally a pain to use. The added step in deploying / storing the awning was well worth the trouble considering the peace of mind it gave me driving down the road. I will be installing another one on our new trailer soon.

IF you can get it installed correctly it works perfectly. The hardest part is getting the hole in the awning end in the right place. The instructions are not crystal clear. They talk about 1/8 inch over from where the tip hits the end but it is not clear in which direction.I just installed a second one (replaced awning) and put the hole 1/8 inch toward the rig and it seems to work just fine. Even if you get it wrong the awning will only unwrap partially then stop.

For those with "awning lock" how do you like it?

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IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
May 20, 2014
I have had a awning unravel because of strong side winds in our deserts, It is not pretty. Back then I tried all the home made inventions that have been discussed here and none worked really well and were cumbersome to use.

As others have said it is a bit tricky to get the hole just right but with a little thought it can be done. I found that after I installed it on the arm then taking the awning down a time or two and marking the roller each time I came up with the best place for the hole, it will change a bit if it is hot or cold when putting it away but I have always got it to latch in.

You asked about a Carefree awning, my friend that suggested I put the Awninglock on my new awning has a Carefree and has had one on his for years with no problems at all.

I would never have another awning without one of these.
Clay_L
Explorer
May 20, 2014
path1 wrote:
Sfla2 wrote:
I have this 1 take a look at it real simple
http://www.dasplace.net/Awning/AwningFix.html

live link...http://www.dasplace.net/Awning/AwningFix.html

Yes, looks simple, so nothing to break down, which is good. Never saw one like that. How much of a hassle to get the awning hook tool into get "S" hook from ground or do you use ladder?

After reading link...Just went outside and looked at rv trying to get better mental pic of forces at work.

I see how this would help prevent awning maybe bouncing up and down to prevent unfurling.

But(and maybe I'm missing something) shouldn't there also be tension to keep awning against rv?

(I'll try to explain better) Tension could be created if you were to place the pic holder (D ring) between rv and awning; so that tension created was not only downward (prevent bouncing off) but also place tension in opposite direction of awning unfurling?

As shown it does provide tension to prevent the awning from unfurling.
To unfurl the roller has to roll up. You might want to deploy your awning so you can see which way the roller moves.

I have used one of these for years and it will take a heck of a side wind to force the ratchet and make the awning unfurl.

I use a small Velcro strip keep the cable against the arm to keep the cable from humming as I drive - the humming sound annoys my wife.
Dick_B
Explorer
May 20, 2014
IF you can get it installed correctly it works perfectly. The hardest part is getting the hole in the awning end in the right place. The instructions are not crystal clear. They talk about 1/8 inch over from where the tip hits the end but it is not clear in which direction.
I just installed a second one (replaced awning) and put the hole 1/8 inch toward the rig and it seems to work just fine.
Even if you get it wrong the awning will only unwrap partially then stop.
RJCorazza
Explorer
May 20, 2014
path1 wrote:
Anybody that has this type? http://awninglock.com/index.shtml

How do you like it?

Easy to install?

I installed one on my previous rig... Easy install, but was occasionally a pain to use. The added step in deploying / storing the awning was well worth the trouble considering the peace of mind it gave me driving down the road. I will be installing another one on our new trailer soon.
cooper841
Explorer
May 20, 2014
path1 wrote:
Anybody that has this type? http://awninglock.com/index.shtml

How do you like it?

Easy to install?

Anybody have installed on manual "Carefeee of Colorado"?

I've been about getting one, Camping World doesn't carry them I was told Saturday by their parts person.

On my old rv I bent a rod that fit into roller tube hole and was strapped to side of the awning leg. Looked sort of weird and had to break out ladder in place peg in hole. But did the trick.

Thinking about "going first class" this time.

I have one been on since 07 .Works just fine ease install.If remember you had to drill a hole in the tube and the lock itself is installed on the awing arm.The pin goes in the hole that you drill in the end of the awning tube.To unlock the awninglock you just pull down and turn with the awning rod.

If you have one PLEASE what do you think about it???

(I did a search and don't see very many people that have one by the search results, but these were mentioned as a fix in a thread. Not actually how people liked them after buying and installing and using them.)

Thanks
path1
Explorer
May 20, 2014
Sfla2 wrote:
I have this 1 take a look at it real simple
http://www.dasplace.net/Awning/AwningFix.html

live link...http://www.dasplace.net/Awning/AwningFix.html

Yes, looks simple, so nothing to break down, which is good. Never saw one like that. How much of a hassle to get the awning hook tool into get "S" hook from ground or do you use ladder?

After reading link...Just went outside and looked at rv trying to get better mental pic of forces at work.

I see how this would help prevent awning maybe bouncing up and down to prevent unfurling.

But(and maybe I'm missing something) shouldn't there also be tension to keep awning against rv?

(I'll try to explain better) Tension could be created if you were to place the pic holder (D ring) between rv and awning; so that tension created was not only downward (prevent bouncing off) but also place tension in opposite direction of awning unfurling?
Sfla2
Explorer
May 20, 2014
I have this 1 take a look at it real simple
http://www.dasplace.net/Awning/AwningFix.html

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