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07-29-2015, 04:03 PM
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Awning - can angle be adjusted??
Does anyone know if the lower articulating support arms on the Georgetown awning (we have a 2014 329 DS) are designed to be adjusted? They each have a knob which appears appears to allow adjustment so arms can be pushed in and out but my arms won't push in. It may be as simple as a little spray of WD40, but I don't want to force them and damage them.
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CindyB
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07-29-2015, 04:09 PM
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I always have the rear arm pulled in at that knob all the way. This tilts the awning to the back of the coach and drains the rain off. It can be tough pulling that arm in, i have to get onto a step stool to get up to the right height to pull it in and lock it. You can pull both arms in which will lower the awning if you wanted. It is at a high angle partly i think because of the entrance door possible rubbing against the underside of the open awning.
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07-29-2015, 04:14 PM
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Thanks Duncan, that tells me those arms are designed to go in - why else would the knobs be there. I'll try some WD40 and get up on a step stool with a rubber mallet and pound a little, or a lot 
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07-29-2015, 04:20 PM
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They should move free by hand, are the knobs loose?
If not then loosen them.
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07-30-2015, 12:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CindyB
Thanks Duncan, that tells me those arms are designed to go in - why else would the knobs be there. I'll try some WD40 and get up on a step stool with a rubber mallet and pound a little, or a lot |
I installed a pull strap on mine like used on non power awnings, so I can pull it down and my wife tightens the knob.
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07-30-2015, 12:36 PM
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We have 351DS and found the same issue. It's a bit of a pain to get them angled down. Before this I had the manual one which was pretty easy. Now I need a step stool, just one more thing to pack.
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07-30-2015, 02:02 PM
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07-30-2015, 08:31 PM
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Get one of these at cw. Saves a headache!
 
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07-30-2015, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by GABoy
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May be looking at something else but isn't that the manual rod for the awning?
Oh is that to pull the arm down? DUH
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07-30-2015, 09:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikel68
We have 351DS and found the same issue. It's a bit of a pain to get them angled down. Before this I had the manual one which was pretty easy. Now I need a step stool, just one more thing to pack.
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Why don't you make the adjustment before the awning is fully deployed. I make mine with the awning just barely deployed when I can still reach the slider adjustment. I reverse the procedure when stowing.
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07-30-2015, 09:06 PM
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"Stowing" you rich folks are a hoot 
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07-30-2015, 09:53 PM
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I have no idea what this is or what it's used for.
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07-30-2015, 09:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bubbles
Why don't you make the adjustment before the awning is fully deployed. I make mine with the awning just barely deployed when I can still reach the slider adjustment. I reverse the procedure when stowing.
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I cannot extend or retract my awning unless the adjustment knob is loose!
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07-30-2015, 10:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Krazymace
I cannot extend or retract my awning unless the adjustment knob is loose!
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well if it makes you feel better none of us can.
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07-30-2015, 10:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Krazymace
I have no idea what this is or what it's used for.
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Once more you rich guy's are a hoot!
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07-30-2015, 11:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Krazymace
I have no idea what this is or what it's used for.
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It's a telescoping rod. You extend it and hook one end of awning that's deployed and pull it down. I can reach my adjustment knob easy with the other hand. Leave knob slightly loose when traveling and you can pull awning down easily at next set up.
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