Door Rubs On Awning

wpgman19 · 05-30-2016, 08:31 AM

When I open the door on my Rockwood 8310SS, it rubs against the awning, unless I have zero tilt on the awning (though I want minor tilt for drainage assistance). I am worried about wearing through the awning.

Suggestions anyone?

Thanks

doc73 · 05-30-2016, 08:33 AM

Mine gets close but clears. I have seen a wheel you can add to the top of the door to allow it to roll along the awning.

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aceinspp · 05-30-2016, 08:35 AM

Raise the door side of awning all way tilt opposite side some. Should clear. What I do. Later RJD

wpgman19 · 05-30-2016, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by aceinspp

Raise the door side of awning all way tilt opposite side some. Should clear. What I do. Later RJD

My door side is as high as she will go. Also, while I like the idea of the wheel, wouldn't it do the same rub on the awning, maybe just a bit slower?

Thanks folks!

doc73 · 05-30-2016, 08:42 AM

Maybe over the long haul it might rub the same, but a wheel will roll and the door will rub on a sharp corner. Reality is most will prob not even keep their rv long enough for the wheel to rub through..

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wpgman19 · 05-30-2016, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by doc73

Maybe over the long haul it might rub the same, but a wheel will roll and the door will rub on a sharp corner. Reality is most will prob not even keep their rv long enough for the wheel to rub through..

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Thanks Doc. Will look for a wheel and give it a try! Cheers!

SeaDog · 05-30-2016, 08:46 AM

I have found with my TT that the door will rub with the awning in the full down position. what I have done is have the side closet to the door up all the way and then only a slight angle on the other side and the door clears and the rain runs off fine.

DaveSchwartz · 05-30-2016, 09:04 AM

RV Awning Door Roller - Camco 42005 - Awning Accessories & Hardware - Camping World

jeff64 · 05-30-2016, 09:15 AM

I think you may have your awning completely extended. Retract it just enough so the flap in front hangs straight down. That should give youaddional clearance for the door,keep the flap from sticking on top of the awning and lower the stress on the awning material where it slides into the roller.

wpgman19 · 05-30-2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveSchwartz

RV Awning Door Roller - Camco 42005 - Awning Accessories & Hardware - Camping World

Thanks Dave. This looks like the right solution for me. Ordering one today!!

mike.t · 05-30-2016, 11:46 AM

Read what jeff64 wrote. When an awning comes out it is designed to drop down some. Don't let it get fully extended. If it works with a remote open the door half way and extend the awning and watch it. Stop it just before it hits. Simple.

riengle · 05-30-2016, 12:01 PM

Hi, I too have an 8310ss have always noticed the same issue.
The roller ball looks like a great solution.

I found it at amazon.

amazon.com/Camco-42005-Awning-Roller-Screen/dp/B00JFWKLVM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464627386&sr=8-1&keywords=RV+Awning+Door+Roller

Timex · 05-30-2016, 01:04 PM

Although this is the best pic I have of my wheel, it was so simple to install and I don't worry about ripping the awning anymore. I put silicone under, around and on top of the base plate to make sure no water ever got into the door.

Rvdixie · 05-30-2016, 01:30 PM

If your RV is new have them put the proper arms on. That's what I did. They changed the model mid-year and had the wrong awning arms which would not allow it to go up far enough to clear the door. You should not have to use one of those wheels on a brand new coach.

Rvdixie · 05-30-2016, 01:32 PM

If it wasn't designed to open all the way then why do they put the flap on it. Why not use a shorter awning then. That's just a work around for a poorly installed awning and the manufacturer should be responsible for fixing it.

youroo · 05-30-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff64

I think you may have your awning completely extended. Retract it just enough so the flap in front hangs straight down. That should give youaddional clearance for the door,keep the flap from sticking on top of the awning and lower the stress on the awning material where it slides into the roller.

This is the correct way to go!

Youroo!!

mike.t · 05-30-2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rvdixie

If your RV is new have them put the proper arms on. That's what I did. They changed the model mid-year and had the wrong awning arms which would not allow it to go up far enough to clear the door. You should not have to use one of those wheels on a brand new coach.

That's possible I guess. My door doesn't ru with the awning out,

bbaker2001 · 05-30-2016, 02:00 PM

I have same problem. previous owner did put a wheel, maybe after the damage was done. he tried to add duct tape, but is ugly. did have a tear, I went on top and added eternabond tape. works ok..
I ordered those awnbrella systems which gives an arch. only put 1 in middle of door. works great, and gives good water drainage. helps me when it is real windy. I use the de-flapper, o ends.

EastlakeRoo · 05-30-2016, 02:22 PM

X2 on the wheel.

mbuk2 · 05-30-2016, 02:49 PM

On my 832IKBS the awning drainage is a problem. Regardless of how much or which way i tilt the awning, water still seems to collect in a pocket just below the metal cover. I found the best position to make the best tilt and not rub the door - much of the techniques are described above. but the water still collects. I ordered 2 pairs of
88504 AWNBRELLA 2 PACK 8' from Camping World.
Hopefully they will solve both the drainage and door rub issue. I've not been able to find any recommendations other than the 1 feedback on the Camping World site. I wont be able to try them out until Sept. Does anyone have any experience with these?

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