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Explorer

Aug 29, 2013

A&E 8500 Awning

Anybody ever have a problem with the safety catch.. the little lever you move to have the awning either extend or retract. It seems like the detent that holds it in either the roll up or roll down position is gone. The lever just flops around and will not stay in position. Not bad on the extend, but when retracting it keeps flipping down stopping the awning from rolling up.

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1492
Moderator
Aug 29, 2013
Moved from Technology Corner
Dr_Quick
Explorer II
Aug 29, 2013
I had a similar problem with the awning on my 98 Coachmen. Apparently in that era, they tried a different design for the "catch". I had to replace the spring end assembly with a new one. I was able to do this without removing the awning. If you need more information send me a PM.
billyboy
Explorer
Aug 29, 2013
I believe the little spring in the end cap is broken and not working. its about 2" in diameter, and easy to replace after you take the end cap off
forumcoach
Explorer
Aug 29, 2013
You need a new torsion spring assembly. They run about $85.00 for that model.