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- MURPHY55347ExplorerThanks Doug for chiming in. I know you always provide sound advice!
 - Odds are it is the Strut Spring that pushes the arm out. Dometic will replace under warranty. Doug
 - 1492ModeratorMoved from Forum Technical Support
 - Boxer_LoversExplorerFor me then.
Silicone spray all the joints in both awnings. Best guess. - MURPHY55347ExplorerNo awning cover.
 - Boxer_LoversExplorerMy aluminum awning cover will creep toward the front end. That gets it out of alignment and that causes friction and squealing. Try getting on the roof with a rubber mallet and tapping awning cover back if yours has crept forward.
 - dahkotaExploreroil it.
 
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