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[CaptainJohn]

I caught the awning on a tree limb when leaving the C/G today. Do you think it can be repaired or will it need to be replaced?

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[cavie]

Originally Posted by CaptainJohn

I caught the awning on a tree limb when leaving the C/G today. Do you think it can be repaired or will it need to be replaced?

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It's hard to distinguish awning from strips but I would think if you have bent frame pieces you can get replacements from the awning manufacturer.

[youroo]

The "Extruded arms and pieces" will have to be replaced! Most will Only be sold as a Left or Right complete assembly! Did it pull any of the "Oscar Rivets" out of the walls? Youroo!!

[Rdeejr]

Yeppers it’s definitely broke. I don’t see it being fixed.

[bob5560g]

Don't feel bad, I've done it on my Forester MBS, TWICE! (The first was my DW fault...) I had to replace it both times.

To avoid a third mishap, I had a dummy ignition key made. It goes in but will not turn. I'm going to attach a big orange laminated "Hey Stupid! Check the awning!" card to it. [B][I] That way, I can't start the engine until I pull that reminder key out of the ignition and put the real key in.

Now, if I can just remember to put that key in when we set up camp......

[SeaDog]

I bent the rear side of mine and managed to reshaped it close to normal it works ok but does not close tight like the front one.

[card16]

Caught mine on a power pole support cable, peeled back the cover about 8 inches. Replace for $325 and a few hours labor. Luckily I didn't damage the support arms.

[satdog01]

Friend lost his by high winds. Found part number on inside track, googled it got the part in about a week from rv supply house, do not remember which one. Cost was about $250, took about hour to replace wuth two people.

[Wandering]

I backed into a tree branch with mine. It was offset about 4 inches. I was able to pull it back in place and seems ok. Still a little offset but works fine. Just depends if you can bend back in place and no broken parts.

[motorosi]

Have you tried bending that back little by little?? I ran into the same problem. You will be surprised. Nothing to lose. Otherwise just need to order the loaded arm sets.

[Fmueller]

If you get a couple of people you can try & bend it back. If not then it will need to be replaced