Replacing awning gas shocks

[napanee_ted]

I would like to know if when changing the gas shocks on my awning should I support the awning end that I am working on before removing the shock

[GrandpaKip]

Why take the chance? Supporting the awning ends should only take a couple of minutes.

[Colo_Native]

I just replaced one of the brackets in mine and if you open the awning and support it (I use bungees tied to a 12" ladder) take all the pressure of the strut (shock)

[Vulcanmars]

MFL wrote:

napanee ted wrote:
I would like to know if when changing the gas shocks on my awning should I support the awning end that I am working on before removing the shock

While you are not giving much info on awning type/brand, I would support my Dometic electric awning before removing the shock. If I pull down to lower the awning end, it seems the shock is doing a lot of supporting. I have to say, that I have never replaced one though.

Jerry

X2- Need more info.

Mine (Lippert) are rated at 124 lbs. You need to support the end.

[MFL]

napanee ted wrote:
I would like to know if when changing the gas shocks on my awning should I support the awning end that I am working on before removing the shock

While you are not giving much info on awning type/brand, I would support my Dometic electric awning before removing the shock. If I pull down to lower the awning end, it seems the shock is doing a lot of supporting. I have to say, that I have never replaced one though.

Jerry

[Lwiddis]

Support is good.