How To Open Awning On Fifth Wheel

Rv slide out awning installation is a relatively simple process that requires two sets of hands and about an hour of your time and this small addition will work wonders in keeping debris such as sticks and leaves off of the top of your awning which has been known to damage the top seal of your sidewall cut out and cause potentially major.

How to open awning on fifth wheel.

Step 2 use the awning rod to move locking lever to the roll down position. Use the rod to pull the strap straight out opening the awning. The article linked below also includes a a d. If necessary use a screwdriver or other tool to pry open the awning extrusion track on one side.

Roll out the awning using the awning rod. Once the awning is in place make sure the lower section of the legs are locked in so you don t have to worry about it falling. Tips and tricks on how to open your rv awning. If you have a standard spring loaded awning with small black rafter knobs loosen the knobs now just a few turns are necessary don t remove them or loosen them all the way.

Replace the awning on the rv with your helpers lift the arms of the awning against the rv walking the awning in slowly as someone feeds the fabric back into the channel. Hook the black pull strap on the awning with your awning rod. You can use your hands to pull the strap the rest of the way until the awning is fully extended. Make sure to keep the arms parallel to one another so you don t damage the unit.

Next do the same to the other side of the awning.