awning repair question

start looking for a replacement if no insurance.

http://www.rvawningsonline.com/

We also had a problem a few years back.... once I decided that is was not something that I wanted to tackle myself we called the insurance company... paid the deductible and good to go...

depending on how bad the bend is , once it is bent back , that could weaken that portion of the tube.

Old Duck wrote:
I feel your pain, or should I say bend as I dealt with this last summer as well. I found some videos on YouTube that showed some attempts. After viewing them and seeing a bend of about 3 inches in the center I didn't attempt it. My insurance covered it and agreed to replace the tube and awning fabric since it was stretched as well. Since the awning was approaching 10 years old the fabric was depreciated about 10% by ordering the tube with fabrics already installed and with new end caps with springs, it was the most cost effective way to go. I believe the overall cost including shipping was just under $1000 of which I paid my $100 deductible and depreciation. The awning works perfect. good Luck

So all you payed for a new one was $100? If that's the case I might have to call the insurance company

I feel your pain, or should I say bend as I dealt with this last summer as well. I found some videos on YouTube that showed some attempts. After viewing them and seeing a bend of about 3 inches in the center I didn't attempt it. My insurance covered it and agreed to replace the tube and awning fabric since it was stretched as well. Since the awning was approaching 10 years old the fabric was depreciated about 10% by ordering the tube with fabrics already installed and with new end caps with springs, it was the most cost effective way to go. I believe the overall cost including shipping was just under $1000 of which I paid my $100 deductible and depreciation. The awning works perfect. good Luck

I'm not sure about an aluminum extrusion like a awning tube but shafts are straightened regularly. It takes someone who knows exactly what they are doing and the right equipment and is not cheap for something that big. You could probably buy a new awning for about the same price as straightening. If you are just trying to make it better, you would have to support it on both sides of the bend and force the bend back where it needs to be. Most beginners will make it worse instead of better.