Extending/Retracting rear awning?
Does anyone have written directions on extending\retracting the rear awning on our TC? Do we roll it all the way out then extend the arms? Do we roll it part way then extend the arms as we go up? Not...
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You should pull it all the way out, then slide the arms outward to the very end where they click into place. In order to slide them out, the tightening knobs have to be loose. Once you have them out to the end and clicked into place, then you can extend the adjustment holes to raise or lower the outside edge of the awning.
Once you have it set to where you want the awning to be, then tighten the adjustment knobs. The tightening of the knobs is important for when it's windy.
If you just want a little shelter over the door, you can pull it part way out and lock it with the slide lock.
To retract the awning, hang onto the pull cord, and pull down a little, then the slide lock is easier to slide into the retract position. If you don't pull down on the cord you are trying to release the retract spring while it is under tension. Pulling the cord just a little puts it into "neutral" and then the lock/retract slide lock is easy to move.
To put it away, loosen adjustment knobs, move the adjustment lock positions to the shortest pin hole, then release the slide bars from the end with the release tabs on both sides of the spring roll, and slide them back to the camper. Pull the cord and release the lock, then let the spring retract it. I am able to run up my steps and take the pull strap right to the top, but most people need the rod hook to let it go all the way back. Put the silde/lock into lock and then retighten the knobs.
I think I have it.. they are a bit tricky until you get the hang of it.
Once you have it set to where you want the awning to be, then tighten the adjustment knobs. The tightening of the knobs is important for when it's windy.
If you just want a little shelter over the door, you can pull it part way out and lock it with the slide lock.
To retract the awning, hang onto the pull cord, and pull down a little, then the slide lock is easier to slide into the retract position. If you don't pull down on the cord you are trying to release the retract spring while it is under tension. Pulling the cord just a little puts it into "neutral" and then the lock/retract slide lock is easy to move.
To put it away, loosen adjustment knobs, move the adjustment lock positions to the shortest pin hole, then release the slide bars from the end with the release tabs on both sides of the spring roll, and slide them back to the camper. Pull the cord and release the lock, then let the spring retract it. I am able to run up my steps and take the pull strap right to the top, but most people need the rod hook to let it go all the way back. Put the silde/lock into lock and then retighten the knobs.
I think I have it.. they are a bit tricky until you get the hang of it.
