Opening and Closing Manual Awning
We purchased a used 2007 Coachmen Freedom Express class C and there are no manuals or instructions as to open (extend) and close (retract) the awning. It is a manually operated type. I see no manufact...
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Dennis M M wrote:
You should have a rod about 4 feet long somewhere with a 90 degree hook on the end. On the rolled up awning, most likely the right end there will be a lever, usually T shaped. If it is up, flip it down, or vice versa. Then there should be the loop end of a strap hanging down somewhere along the length of the awning, grab that with the hook and pull the awning down. Then you extend the arms on each end to raise the outside of the awning.
The rod could be anywhere, on the floor in the closet, under the couch, in a compartment somewhere, etc.
There are often a couple of clips on the vertical posts that need to be flipped open, too, and a couple of locking knobs as well. Loosen both or the awning won't move.
It's something that's much easier to show than to describe in words. If you can't figure it out from searching online, ask some neighbors at a campground and most likely they'll be able to show you how things work.
