Lubricant - Need Quick Answer

haddy1 wrote:
If it needs to be re-aligned, which is very likely, no lube is going to help. You could have done the job in less time than you have spent on this forum replying to folks that have tried to help you. If you have never done it, it's simple. You simply need to remove/install one screw.

I agree with this.

Roll it out. Measure from edge of tube to edge of fabric on both sides. Verify it's even, within half inch.

Roll it back in. Verify fabric edges on both sides are perfectly evenly stacked on the tube. You may notice the last one or two wraps slightly drifted from the inner wraps. If this is the case or the fabric edge attached to the camper wall track is not perfectly aligned with the fabric edge rolled on the tube it needs adjusting. Take note which way and how far the fabric on the wall track needs to move.

To adjust, you should find either one or two screws securing the fabric to the wall track on the camper wall, usually close to the edges. Roll fabric out a foot or so and remove the screws. Have two people push the awning arms towards the camper to create slack in the fabric. You can use tiewraps if nobody is available. Slide fabric in track as needed.

Roll awning completely out and in a few times to verify proper operation. Adjust as needed. Once satisfied the awning is operating properly, reinstall the screw or screws through the fabric and into the wall track.

It really is quite easy. It took me much longer to write the steps than actually doing it. The hardest part is dragging out the ladder.