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Two-Step Awning
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:58 pm
by djd93
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.
Awning
Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:45 pm
by Don Wilson
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
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:56 am
by Tim
Concur with Don, double sided velcro strips work wonders for holding items.
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:00 am
by Mike Clay
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?
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:44 am
by Don Wilson
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