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rwbradley
Explorer
May 17, 2015

Awning adjustment

I just smacked my head against the awning arm once more. I figured while the throbbing is still fresh I would ask for ideas. My awning arm is just the exact height to hit my head every time I pass by it. I would like to see if there is a way to adjust the angle, height etc so that it would be about 2-3" higher(see red arrow in picture)assuming it does not impact the slope enough to cause other issues with the wind etc.

I do not know if you can make out enough from this picture to tell. It does appear to have several places that seem adjustable, one on the part that is mounted to the trailer wall and one on the arm itself.

Any thoughts on if I can adjust it enough to save my head and what impact it will have on the angle/slope etc. And how easy it is to adjust, as I have never adjusted the awning before.
Thanks
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  • noplace2's avatar
    noplace2
    Explorer
    May 19, 2015
    rwbradley wrote:
    noplace2 wrote:
    Seriously? Be aware of your surroundings. Act accordingly. Get some of those "pool noodles". Uhh, look up?

    I'm sure that there's some sort of app that would keep you from banging your head. How sad is that?


    I really did not think I would offend someone with this one


    Absolutely no offense taken or intended.
  • jffnkrn's avatar
    jffnkrn
    Explorer
    May 18, 2015
    ALL joking aside, in the past with travel trailer and arm angled, I hated having to walk through that spot just for the inconvenience of ducking etc. So I ended up setting my chair or little tables accordingly so they were in the corner. This way you had your patio stuff and protected you and the awning! Just me. Good Luck & Be Safe ! ! !
  • rockhillmanor's avatar
    rockhillmanor
    Explorer
    May 18, 2015
    No need to tacky up your RV with noodles, smoodles and flags.

    Go to a big box store and buy some real nice high quality color coordinated sun shade material. Add grommets to it and attach it to your awning arm with double headed brass snaps.

    Actually works as a sun shade.:W And you won't be whacking your head on the arms anymore either.

    There are also a ton of companies that sell pre made awning end panel sun shades but they are pricey and the stock ones are slanted. In your case you need a straight top one. IMHO making your own out of color coordinated sun shade material would look a whole lot classier.



    http://www.sunpromfg.com/
  • rwbradley's avatar
    rwbradley
    Explorer
    May 17, 2015
    noplace2 wrote:
    Seriously? Be aware of your surroundings. Act accordingly. Get some of those "pool noodles". Uhh, look up?

    I'm sure that there's some sort of app that would keep you from banging your head. How sad is that?


    I really did not think I would offend someone with this one... it is not a LT rated Awning, or Diesel Awning, I am also fairly sure it is not over GVWR!

    Ya a noodle would work in a pinch, but why do a half ass job when I may be able to do it right.

    Oh and by the way I am a clutz, just ask my wife
  • mowermech's avatar
    mowermech
    Explorer
    May 17, 2015
    Actually, noplace2 is exactly right, IMO.
    To the OP, you can hang streamers, banners, flags or pennants from the arm to remind you.
    You can place traffic cones on the ground under the arm to remind you.
    You can install foam pipe insulation on the arm to minimize the impact.
    The potential reminders are nearly limitless. Be creative!

    By the way, I used several of the above suggestions when we were living in a fifth wheel, to prevent me from walking into the pin box or the bedroom slide out!
    Yeah, I been there, did that, that's how I know noplace2 is right on!
  • noplace2's avatar
    noplace2
    Explorer
    May 17, 2015
    Seriously? Be aware of your surroundings. Act accordingly. Get some of those "pool noodles". Uhh, look up?

    I'm sure that there's some sort of app that would keep you from banging your head. How sad is that?
  • forthefunofit94's avatar
    forthefunofit94
    Explorer
    May 17, 2015
    Is it a power/manual awning? If it is manual, you can unhook the bottom of the arm and stake it on the ground. If it is manual, either tie a string and dangle something or wrap it with pipe insulation.

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