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Copperlisa's avatar
Copperlisa
Explorer
Jul 02, 2013

Awning stuck closed...I hope!

We bought our 1998 Jayco Designer 29RKS from a dealer who picked it up at an auction. The awning will not open, and we haven't a clue as to how to do it without breaking something. We don't want to force it, have it end up out, and not be able to bring it back in. We're open to any and all advice. We've done all the logical things that we did when we had our little motorhome with an awning, but it's not working on this one!

Thanks!
  • Copperlisa's avatar
    Copperlisa
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2013
    The strap is free. The awning just doesn't want to release to come forward. So...I'll keep listening to all your ideas, and try everything! Something will have to work!

    Thanks!
  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Jul 02, 2013
    Is there a strap hanging down? Ours got pulled up into the awning roll and I had to use a ladder to get up to the awning, flip down the lever and pull the awning down until I could find the strap.

    BK
  • workhardplayha1's avatar
    workhardplayha1
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2013
    I had one that was a little racked. I use to have to wiggle towards the front and back to unstick it.
  • Copperlisa's avatar
    Copperlisa
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2013
    Flip catch? Oh...up on the top. I'm not sure. That we could try when my hubby gets back in off the semi. Thanks!
  • deleted-2's avatar
    deleted-2
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2013
    Is the flip catch stripped?

    May be just turning on the little shaft there.
    If it is some vice grips might squeeze it enough to turn it and un-lock.
    Be careful!

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