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08-20-2017, 08:53 PM
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Power awning
My power awning goes straight out on a horizontal plane. Wish I could have it slant to produce more shade.
Anyone have an idea on how to modify?
I'm thinking I might be able to drop the lower hinge point. Think that might work?
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08-21-2017, 05:43 AM
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What model trailer do you have? maybe someone with that model can help.
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08-21-2017, 05:58 AM
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Our electric awning can be tilted down by compressing each strut (one at a time) and tightening the plastic knobs to keep it in place. Just pull down on the awning aluminum "arm" to compress the strut.
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08-21-2017, 06:26 AM
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Camper Al has a ,2015 HG 286RL,it has a 15' awning that is Not over a slide,It should have the linkage arms to allow for Tilt on Both ends! It must NOT or they would have figured it out by Now!  It must have the Linkage that looks like XXX at the end,these type go STRAIT OUT!  Youroo!! 
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08-21-2017, 06:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
Camper Al has a ,2015 HG 286RL,it has a 15' awning that is Not over a slide,It should have the linkage arms to allow for Tilt on Both ends! It must NOT or they would have figured it out by Now! It must have the Linkage that looks like XXX at the end,these type go STRAIT OUT! Youroo!! |
"It must NOT or they would have figured it out by now" Remember that ASSUME makes a, well you know!!
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Days camping (2016)----181 days
Days camping (2017) --- 82 days
2016 Wildcat MAXX 28RKX (33' TT), 2007 13' Scamp
2015 Ram Laramie Hemi, w/air suspension
30 years RV'ing
11 different RV's
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08-21-2017, 08:16 AM
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Youroo, you have it correct .
No knobs anywhere on this awning.
So, anyone have an idea how this could be modified to open at a slant?
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08-21-2017, 08:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper Al
Youroo, you have it correct .
No knobs anywhere on this awning.
So, anyone have an idea how this could be modified to open at a slant?
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The only way I know is a Sun Shade in the Roller Tube,and you will probably need a Step Ladder to insert the Screen! And there would be NO Slant for Rain Water Runoff! Youroo!!
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08-21-2017, 08:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper Al
Youroo, you have it correct .
No knobs anywhere on this awning.
So, anyone have an idea how this could be modified to open at a slant?
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You never said what awning you have. If it is an early A&E (Dometic) awning they came without an adjustment but have a kit to make the change to the adjustable arms (maybe no charge). If not an A&E don't know.
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08-21-2017, 08:57 AM
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Thanks to all.
I'm off to do my research
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08-26-2017, 12:45 AM
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If you have a Solera (Lippert) electric awning, it has no knobs.
You just pull down the arm on whichever end you want it to slant, or both to lower the tube and block more sun.
A brisk breeze will unslant it though.
Rain water weight will auto tilt it to drain.
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04-04-2018, 10:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper Al
Thanks to all.
I'm off to do my research
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I have an a & e awning! It has the automatic dump feature on the end towards the rear! I made a hand screw I could lock the dump slot down with! If this it what you are looking for let me know! I can show mine and give you a drawing of what I did!
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