Two-Step Awning
Two-Step Awning
As you can see I had problems with my 37rl two-step awning. Being in the service side with autos I figured someone had an answer. Come to find out the new awings have a different lock to as DOMETIC states "Almost imposible for this to happen again" They also suggested to use an aftermarket system to make me feel at ease traveling. I will be using one from now on. If I had an older awning I know I would get something to make it more secure. A 20ft metal tube attached to a sail is no fun to fight. Why not be safe.
- Don Wilson
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Awning
Djd93,
I have taken some 14 inch long velcro straps and wrap them around the arms for the awning. They go around the arms three times and I have not had the straps come loose and have pulled the trailer 1200 miles from New Mexico to California on a three different occasions. They may not hold if the awning came loose going down the road in a strong wind but they have given me peace of mind!
Don
I have taken some 14 inch long velcro straps and wrap them around the arms for the awning. They go around the arms three times and I have not had the straps come loose and have pulled the trailer 1200 miles from New Mexico to California on a three different occasions. They may not hold if the awning came loose going down the road in a strong wind but they have given me peace of mind!
Don
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Don
2019 Cardinal 3350RLX Luxury Edition
2014 Dodge 3500 2WD DRW Long Bed
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Don
2019 Cardinal 3350RLX Luxury Edition
2014 Dodge 3500 2WD DRW Long Bed
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2022 Nights Camped 24
2021 Nights Camped 46
Rallies Attended - 50
Frog - 5
- Mike Clay
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Guess I have been lucky been in 40 mph + head winds and never had a problem with any of my awnings. Kind of lost here have the locks changed that much over the years?
Mike, Susanna & Rudy
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ
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Rallies attended - 32
Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ
My dreams are too big for my wallet
Rallies attended - 32
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- Don Wilson
- Region Leader Admin
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- Joined: Sat Mar 25, 2006 3:27 pm
- Location: California Riverbank
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- Location: New Mexico - California
Mike the locks have not changed. On my old trailer they came lose and it didn't open but I saw it in the mirror. I had the velcro straps and wrapped them and never had another problem.
Don
Don
We don't know a stranger only friends we haven't met yet!
Don
2019 Cardinal 3350RLX Luxury Edition
2014 Dodge 3500 2WD DRW Long Bed
2023 Nights Camped 33
2022 Nights Camped 24
2021 Nights Camped 46
Rallies Attended - 50
Frog - 5
Don
2019 Cardinal 3350RLX Luxury Edition
2014 Dodge 3500 2WD DRW Long Bed
2023 Nights Camped 33
2022 Nights Camped 24
2021 Nights Camped 46
Rallies Attended - 50
Frog - 5