How to Use and Maintain a Camper Awning
Thursday, June 7th, 2012 19:15:41
Although power awnings are as easy as the touch of a button to open and close, owners still need to ensure they are extended with enough clearance to avoid door tops and branches, and pitched correctly to minimize wear and tear.† Randy demonstrates this segment with a Keystone Springdale 293RKS travel trailer.
There’s a little more skill involved when opening a manual awning, but Randy provides step by step instruction on everything from releasing the travel locks to adjusting the valances. Randy demonstrates this segment with a Keystone Vantage 32QBS travel trailer.
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Here are a few key takeaways from Randy’s demonstration:
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- Generation 2 Electric Awnings are a great system
- Open awnings so they are parallel to the ground and then adjust valances
- Fully extending a power awning and backing off some takes stress off the cam
- Make sure fabric is taunt on manual awning before adjusting valences
- Adjust awning pitch so water runs off to an area you do not mind getting wet
- Do not rely on auto-dump on a power awning, pitch it for constant run-off
- Before storing, let awning fabric dry completely to prevent mildew growth
- Using an awning cleaner with a UV-blocker will prevent fabric from fading and cracking
- Generation 2 Electric Awnings are a great system
Awning cleaners and repair items mentioned by Randy in this video are available at the Pete’s RV Parts and Accessories Store:
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| Awning Latch Kit | Awning Cleaner | Awning Gutter |
Feel free to Contact Pete’s RV with further questions regarding care, parts and accessories.
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