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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Z-Peller wrote:
Your problem all stems from awning not being locked in at top. Bottom bracket should not be taking that much weight. Top awning rail has 2 big bolts into trailer at top of arms that take weight when awning is properly locked in at top. When my awning is retracted and locked in at top I can unclip arm from bottom bracket easily and it just hangs there. (Note..awning instructions say do not swing bottom of arm out from trailer when locked in at top or damage can occur to top locking slot )
The only "lock" is the front torsion spring lock cam. The rear arm the side bolt/washer shim is there to prevent the outer arm from dropping down and also to allow the top arm to sit just above the upper mount bracket. IF the upper bracket and arm are "locked" or are resting on each other, when you open the awning that rear arm will NOT open outward until you manually pull it off the upper mount. Usually the holes in the side are the spring loaded stops for the outer arm. That Washer/shim is just to keep that arm from dropping too far. Doug
