Awning question May 30, 2021, 08:44:03 pm I noticed one end of my awning sticks out more than the other end when stowed. Both red tabs are in. Is this a potential problem?
Re: Awning question Reply #1 – May 30, 2021, 10:31:27 pm "I noticed one end of my awning sticks out more than the other end."Did you notice that the r/h end cap is not as wide as the body of the awning itself? Do you suppose it was built that way for a reason? Me thinks you worry too much. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! 2 Likes
Re: Awning question Reply #2 – May 31, 2021, 12:31:37 am Mine does that too... pretty annoying since it let's water into the awning when it rains or just even with the morning dew.I think there was a potential way to fix it in the companion, but I never figured it out
Re: Awning question Reply #3 – May 31, 2021, 03:46:48 am Hi Greg; Yes, a problem. The aft end (left) isn't stowed properly. Both red lock tabs should stick out, when the awning is stored tight. You can increase the radius just slightly on the back end, (aft). About an inch of duct tape attached on the left edge, about a foot in from the case will do it. The one time the tape gets rolled over will take up some extra fabric. Farther towards the roller and the tape will get rolled over more times. You have just a very slight deficit at that end. You kind of have to play with it a few times, but you don't need much. Hope that helps. RonB
Re: Awning question Reply #4 – May 31, 2021, 07:25:41 am Hope the attachment helps and the information in The Companion.The Lazy Daze Companion: Awning
Re: Awning question Reply #5 – May 31, 2021, 08:20:38 am Ed, forgot to look in the Companion so thanks for that link. Ron, I believe the red tabs are supposed to be in when the awning is stored (which they are) even though the aft end is popped out. I don’t remember it being popped out like that before. I’ll play around with it today; perhaps just deploying it and stowing it will do the trick.Edit: Ed, just noticed the Fiamma attachment. That should be very helpful!
Re: Awning question Reply #6 – May 31, 2021, 12:41:38 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - May 30, 2021, 10:31:27 pm"I noticed one end of my awning sticks out more than the other end."Me thinks you worry too much. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! What, me worry?
Re: Awning question Reply #7 – May 31, 2021, 01:30:45 pm The awning is not being pulled in evenly, with only one end fully retracting.2004 and later Fiamma awnings have a red adjusting screw on the rear of the roller. It is used to slightly increase or decrease the roller's diameter. In pre-2004 models, Ron's suggestion to use duct tape is the only way to do this adjustment.You need to slightly increase the roller at the rear so the awning is fully pulled in.Loose awning canopy | Pre-2004 Fiamma awnings do not have a … | FlickrThe Companion has more information Fiamma awnings.The Lazy Daze Companion: AwningLarry 1 Likes
Re: Awning question Reply #8 – June 01, 2021, 06:12:47 pm So I fiddled around with awning adjustment and it did not make a difference. Both red tabs are in so it should be locked in place so no danger of unfurling while underway (I hope). I'll just monitor it closely for now and carry some Velco straps just in case.
Re: Awning question Reply #9 – June 01, 2021, 08:11:18 pm Hello Greg. Please excuse me if you know the follow information. For the adjuster (Presto Fix) to work, the awning needs to be fully extended. Then make a few adjustments (clockwise), then roll up the awning. You may have to do this several times. In addition, it's important to make the awning taunt while rolling it up. I'll extend the awning and support it with the support arms. Then I start to roll it up leaving the awning attached to the locked arms until the awning is taunt. If the awning is not tightly wound, the awning cannot completely close. A loose awning is too big to properly stow away, causing one or both end caps to not seat properly. Now all I do when stowing it is to keep the support legs locked until the awning is taunt, disconnect and stow the support arms, and finish closing the awning.Btw, if the end cap is not 100% closed, I've been able to stand on a step stool and push the end cap into place and it will lock making a clicking sound. I might mention, it's harder to get the awning stowed properly in cold weather.I hope this is clear and helps. 2 Likes
Re: Awning question Reply #10 – June 01, 2021, 10:37:23 pm Ed, thanks for the additional info. I did have it extended all the way while adjusting it, doing it several times but it didn’t seem to make a difference but I’ll try the additional steps that you mentioned. Thanks so much!
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