Instructions for Camper Awning Set Up
Optional on most recreational vehicles, an outdoor awning expands your living area by creating a shaded area right outside the entry door that also is protected from rain. Awnings are made from weather-resistant vinyl and roll up tightly against the side of the camper when not in use. Camper awnings are available in several different lengths to fit all sizes of travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers and motor homes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Locate the two vertical awning supports against the side of the camper. Loosen the thumb wheel located approximately mid-way up on each support for a few turns in a counterclockwise direction.
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Raise the lever on the travel locks, which are located on the upper edge of each awning support arm.
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Use an awning rod, which is a metal rod with a handle on one end and a loop on the other end, to lower the awning ratchet lever. This lever is located on one end of the rolled up awning near the roof line of the camper.
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Locate the awning pull strap near the center of the rolled up awning. Place the loop of the awning rod in the strap and pull it downwards to unroll the awning. Continue pulling until the awning has been unwound fully.
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Extend the awning supports on each end of the awning by raising them to the desired height. Tighten the thumb wheel on each support to keep the awning at the desired height.
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Tips & Warnings
To retract the awning, loosen the thumb wheels and lower the support arms to their lowest positions. Place the looped end of the awning rod into the pull strap and hold it to keep the awning from retracting. Rotate the awning ratchet lever upwards, then slowly release pressure on the lifting rod. The awning is spring-loaded and will roll up automatically, but do not let got of the rod until it is retracted fully. Remove the awning rod and tighten the support arm thumb wheels. Lower the lever on the travel locks on each arm.
When raising the awning supports to the desired height, leave one side slightly lower than the other to aid in helping water drain from the awning. This also keeps water from pooling in the center of the awning, which may damage the awning or its support system.
