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Awning sticks on crank end
Just acquired 1997 rear bath. The awning sticks on front end when deploying.
Re: Awning sticks on crank end
Reply #1 –
Hi RLR; Welcome to the FOLD; (Fellowship Of Lazy Daze) owners.
     Stick is not a specific enough term for us to help much.  Is the bar on the outer edge of the awning, the cover containing the support arms, not detaching at the end closest to the winder hook?  There is a little red indicator for the lock mechanism next to the hook loop. So it sounds like the lock isn't unlocking. I'd have to see it.... 
     If you keep trying to unwind it what happens?  Does the roller unwrap and allow the other end to come out some?   Pictures are always helpful.   RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Awning sticks on crank end
Reply #2 –
Does the awning crank in straight and stow correctly? If uneven, the odds are the fabric has stretched and will need adjustment to make it pull in straight. The 2004 and newer awnings have a Factory adjuster, older models need strips of duct tape around the roller on the loose end.
In the link below, the third message tells the method to use to take up slack in the fabric.

If the fabric pulls in straight, the 27-year-old springs may be weak and need a helping push to pop the awning open or close, using the crank rod. There is no easy fix for this.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Awning sticks on crank end
Reply #3 –
I had a similar issue with my 1997MB awning. I would have to get on a ladder and manually pull the awning down until gravity took over and I could crank it the rest of the way. My procedure was to start by cranking several turns, get on the ladder and pull on the awning to get it started. Get back down, crank on it some more, back on the ladder pull it out some more. Repeat until there was enough weight hanging down for the crank to take over. Cranking it back up was not an issue, locked into place as advertised.

I searched as many places as I could to find a solution (tried all the recommendations) with no success. After a few years of trying to fix it I gave up and purchased a new awning from Fiamma. The new one works great and was a simple install once I'd found the extra mounting screws that Lazy Daze put in.
1997 MB
 
Re: Awning sticks on crank end
Reply #4 –
Quote from: Larry W  - 
Does the awning crank in straight and stow correctly? If uneven, the odds are the fabric has stretched and will need adjustment to make it pull in straight. The 2004 and newer awnings have a Factory adjuster, older models need strips of duct tape around the roller on the loose end.
In the link below, the third message tells the method to use to take up slack in the fabric.

If the fabric pulls in straight, the 27-year-old springs may be weak and need a helping push to pop the awning open or close, using the crank rod. There is no easy fix for this.

Larry
My 1999 used to not close all the way in the front. I added pieces of tape from the above advise years ago. Now the front closes very tight and the rear has a tiny gap which I am okay with the gap being in the rear instead of the front.
Steve and Jill, Steve posting
1999 26.5 Mid-Bath