Awning top rail pulling out!

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by AGTORG

Mine just did the same thing as the OP. I have a 2016 Shockwave 5th wheel, first time out with it last weekend and after rolling the awning up I noticed mine is pulled away from the side for about 3 feet with no signs of screws except for one on the end, Just caulking! I have been reading other forums and noticed alot of people recommending the rivets below with good reviews. I will order some and find out.

Dometic 3/16" x 1" Awning Oscar Rivet 10 Pack Bagged - Awning Parts & Accessories - Hardware

Look like they should work,,, maybe you could find them @ your local Home Improvement store ???
Planning to check our awning out today,,, last time we used it , it made a loud clunk when we brought it in,,, thinking I may lube it with some White Lithium ???

[atcla]

Hey AGTORG, I haven't had time to repair mine yet...but the rivet idea seems like a perfect way to fix that! That's what I'm going with when I get the time!

[Wolverine 1945]

Opened ours up yesterday & tightened the knobs as TURBS said to,,,
And now there is no more clunk !!!

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Opened ours up yesterday & tightened the knobs as TURBS said to,,,
And now there is no more clunk !!!

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[atcla]

Catching up on some old posts! LOL! So I used the rivets to secure the awning, I only left 5 screws out of 30 because they were tight and secure. Easy fix and worked like a charm, that won't be pulling out again!