RV awning parts need to be kept functioning properly for smooth operation
RV Awning Parts
RV awning parts need to be kept in check to ensure a properly functioning awning. Since your rv awning is one of the most important parts to enjoying your rv trips it needs to be kept in pristine shape. The more traveling you do the more you will realize that awning accidents happen to every RVer at one time or another. At some point you may find yourself with a non functioning awning that you will need replacement parts for.
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Here is a brief run down on some rv awning parts. You've got the knobs, locking pins, handles, rods and pull straps, tie downs, tension assembly and rafters, brackets and fabric. Of course if you just need to replace the rv awning fabric you can go from cheap to expensive depending on the quality you want to pay for. For a |
temporary fix you can purchase a special tape to seal the rip in the awning fabric until your new piece of acrylic fabric is delivered.
The load bearing pieces of an awning are the bottom brackets attached to your rv with lag screws for secure mounting. Do you see any enlarged arm pivot holes or broken rivets in the handles? Make sure the awning rail is securely mounted to the side of the RV. Look up at the roller tube, is it warped? This will be noticeable when you roll out the awning. What about the awning end caps? Are they securely mounted without any broken rivets? Opening an end cap is very dangerous due to the spring action inside, so don't attempt this. Awning brackets attach to the rv and if this is faulty then your awning is probably falling off the side of your rv or very soon will be as you are driving down the interstate. Aluminum brackets are a little more expensive but worth it for the strength and aesthetics it brings to your rv.
If your awning is manually operated then you need something to pull the awning out and down with which would be a strap and a pull pole. Locking mechanisms have a lot of moving parts like gears and springs and if this is faulty then you need to find parts that match your model. If the locking mechanism is faulty then what is likely to happen is while driving down the interstate the roller tube will begin to freewheel. The wind will cause the awning to unravel and blow around ferociously. This is a traumatic situation and you will have damage to your awning and especially your rv. A cinch strap secures both arms of the awning securely to help prevent the arms coming loose while traveling down the road.
When setting up your awning it is good advice to keep one side a little lower to allow for water runoff. The weight on the fabric from water pooling can cause
damage as can wind gusts over 20 miles per hour. When camping use awning tie downs to prevent damage from a sudden storm or wind gusts. If you have the option of positioning the awning arms straight down on the ground or keeping them attached to the bottom bracket, keep them attached to the RV. You will get better support keeping them attached but mind your head.
If you find a glitch in your rv awning mechanics it is best to get it fixed right away. Otherwise, one broken part can lead to another and next thing you know the entire awning is useless. Remember, it is easier to prevent damage than it is to repair it. For a smoothly operating awning consider keeping up with your rv awning parts.
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