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MrWizard
Aug 10, 2017Moderator
No awning lights here
But the springs in my manual carefree awning rusted and broke
When i installed new springs two years ago
After rolling it in and out a few times
I marked the bottom centerline of the awning in the rolled up position (need a ladder)
Then i unrolled it and drilled a 1/4" hole in each end, on that line, at the every edge where not covered by fabric
Now any water has a chance to drain out
Might not work with electric awnings with motors in the roller
But the springs in my manual carefree awning rusted and broke
When i installed new springs two years ago
After rolling it in and out a few times
I marked the bottom centerline of the awning in the rolled up position (need a ladder)
Then i unrolled it and drilled a 1/4" hole in each end, on that line, at the every edge where not covered by fabric
Now any water has a chance to drain out
Might not work with electric awnings with motors in the roller
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