Forum Discussion

mlbaco's avatar
mlbaco
Explorer
Jun 18, 2013

Dometic Awning Strap

Last weekend while putting everything up to leave, I let the pull strap get away from the pull rod while rolling it up and now my strap is rolled up in the awning. Is there a way of getting strap back out on my own or do I need to go to a dealer? FYI, I am not the most mechanically minded person but I can learn ...
Class C

3 Replies

  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jun 18, 2013
    Easy...release the lock like you normally do, then just climb up on a ladder and un-roll your awning by hand until you can locate the strap.

    (awe...Skip. Your fingers are faster than mine.)
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jun 18, 2013
    Easy...release the lock like you normally do, then just climb up on a ladder and un-roll your awning by hand until you can locate the strap.
  • skipnchar's avatar
    skipnchar
    Explorer
    Jun 18, 2013
    Put the Pawl in the position to roll the awning out and use your hands to rotate the drum until the strap comes out again. You may also be able to grab the awning side rails and pull the awning down that way to get the strap. That method will likely take two people (one on each end)
    Good luck / Skip

About Motorhome Group

38,738 PostsLatest Activity: Jul 25, 2025