It sounds like there is no continuity between the various models for awnings, steps, slide outs and jacks, sort of all over the place; learning trial and error on what works- or doesn’t
Yeah, It’s those “surprises” that can get real old when murphy ‘s law; they seem to happen at the most inopportune time; in the Mohave Desert, a snow/wind/ rain storm, etc.....many of us could write a book on our mis/adventures.