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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As others have said, your awning is not fully closed and locked in at the top. I described in my previous reply how the upper arm should be tight against the upper bracket.
Are the 2 arms sliding together properly? The lower arm should slide easily inside the upper arm when closed. Put the posts back where they were and close the awning. check the alignment of the 2 arms. If not aligned properly it will prevent the awning from closing all the way. I had to adjust my upper brackets, they will slide side to side a little if you loosen the bolts. My arms weren't aligned top to bottom, now it closes easily. Also, if the material is old and drying out it can pull the awning out of alignment.
I replaced my awning fabric because it was tearing and shrinking. Had to fight with it to get it closed. After replacing the fabric it took a while to get the arms aligned and the material centered in the upper track. It was worth it though, it operates like a new awning now.
Are the 2 arms sliding together properly? The lower arm should slide easily inside the upper arm when closed. Put the posts back where they were and close the awning. check the alignment of the 2 arms. If not aligned properly it will prevent the awning from closing all the way. I had to adjust my upper brackets, they will slide side to side a little if you loosen the bolts. My arms weren't aligned top to bottom, now it closes easily. Also, if the material is old and drying out it can pull the awning out of alignment.
I replaced my awning fabric because it was tearing and shrinking. Had to fight with it to get it closed. After replacing the fabric it took a while to get the arms aligned and the material centered in the upper track. It was worth it though, it operates like a new awning now.
