Awning doesn’t open

[kopacnw]

My awning doesn’t open I just keep spinning the pole and nothing is happening

[rracer5]

Originally Posted by kopacnw

My awning doesn’t open I just keep spinning the pole and nothing is happening

Need more info. such as brand & model of awning, electric or manual and if manual, what process is used to open it? Pull down on the black strap or turn the gear mechanism on one side with a hooked rod?

[kopacnw]

Thule, manual, mechanical turn gear.

[rracer5]

Originally Posted by kopacnw

Thule, manual, mechanical turn gear.

Uh, oh.....not familiar with those. Sorry....is there a release lever to reverse the rotation to unwind or do you just turn your rod in the opposite direction?

[SeaDog]

Did you ensure that you first lifted the operating rod all the way up and turned it CCW aprox 1/2 turn and then dropped it into the slots and turned it CW just asking.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by kopacnw

Thule, manual, mechanical turn gear.

What RV is this on? I don't know of any FR product that has a Thule manual awning.

[kopacnw]

RPod it’s working now. Looks like there is a broken piece that helps roll it in

[kopacnw]

Yep

[bikendan]

Didn't know that Rpods had Thule awnings, instead of Dometic awnings.