Awning

Francesca Knowles wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:

Does it lock the roller or just arm?
The intent of the awning rod being stuck in groove on roller is to keep roller from unwinding should OEM roller lock slip.

It locks the roller itself, in much the way you describe above. Here's a pic of the replacement part- it's a flexible cable sorta like a plumber's snake- being inside the arm keeps it straight. The "loop" on the end sticks out at the top and the lock lever on the roller fits inside it. See page six at This Carefree Manuals Link.

Appears that it is just a 'remote' operator for the locking lever on roller.....if the pawl/gears inside roller should break the roller can unwind and the fabric unfurl.
The awning rod on other end of roller acts as a secondary/backup lock on roller helping prevent it from unwinding and fabric unfurling should the OEM break.
The pawl just sits against a notched gear held in place by the awning spring tension......stripped/worn gear face and whirlllllllll----whap/whap/whap :B