Dometic Awning issue (shoulder or set screw)
Hello all, We are new to the camping scene and recently purchased a 2010 Sunnybrook 269 THX. We went on a little three day excursion to Indian Lake and have already fallen in love with our new hob...
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The shoulder bolt or pin at the bottom of the awning arm is there to stop the outer arm from sliding down over the lower bracket release in the back of the arm. If that happens, when the awning arm tilts out, the horizontal brace bracket can be pulled out of the tract that it slides in.
Your problem may have been that the lower arm bracket bolts were not installed in solid framing or were over tightened when installed. The bolts should support the weight if solidly installed.
Z-Peller also has a point, as my awning also closes completely on the upper bracket which acts as a lock on the arms at the top. I loosen the knobs and with the handle lift up to allow them to swing out from the camper and then reverse that to store the awning before travel.
Your problem may have been that the lower arm bracket bolts were not installed in solid framing or were over tightened when installed. The bolts should support the weight if solidly installed.
Z-Peller also has a point, as my awning also closes completely on the upper bracket which acts as a lock on the arms at the top. I loosen the knobs and with the handle lift up to allow them to swing out from the camper and then reverse that to store the awning before travel.
