From memory, (1)roll out the awning as if using as a carport, (2) unclip the legs from the van and let them slide under the van (helps with 2 people).
Now you can slide the telescopic sections apart allowing the bolt for the black knob to be removed.
Cheers Neil
Gerty Dancer said
06:28 PM Jul 26, 2012
We actually got the knob back in place using a couple of pairs of long-nosed pliers and a lot of bad language!!! Delta's way sounds much more sensible. Checking that the knobs are tightened has been added to our departure checklist now.
Duh said
07:01 PM Jul 26, 2012
Delta18 wrote:
I did it on mine some time ago.
From memory, (1)roll out the awning as if using as a carport, (2) unclip the legs from the van and let them slide under the van (helps with 2 people).
Now you can slide the telescopic sections apart allowing the bolt for the black knob to be removed.
Cheers Neil
About the same as what I did Neil (also from memory) on my Jayco.
Rip and Rosie said
07:17 PM Jul 26, 2012
Gerty Dancer wrote:
We actually got the knob back in place using a couple of pairs of long-nosed pliers and a lot of bad language!!! Delta's way sounds much more sensible. Checking that the knobs are tightened has been added to our departure checklist now.
yes, same, and same language.
ochrepoint said
07:52 PM Jul 26, 2012
Neil, your idea sounds good. Thanks.
Thank you all...
Grahame Readwin said
12:57 AM Jul 27, 2012
Do a search on the internet for Awning locking knob. We found a set on ebay. They have nylon inserts and will never come loose (or so it is claimed). I think I only paid $23.00. Got fed up of leaving them scattered about WA.
Grahame Readwin said
03:03 AM Jul 27, 2012
Found the link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Caravan-awning-parts-adjustment-knob-retrofit-carefree-/300744540653?pt=Caravan_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4605c581ed
Cruising Granny said
03:27 AM Jul 27, 2012
How do you lose them? I just had a new awning and roller installed but kept the other hardware. I've never lost a knob. I tighten them up when I secure the awning for travel, when I strap everthing into place.
Grahame Readwin said
03:31 AM Jul 27, 2012
It's a male thing - I lose my socks, keys, wallet - in fact most of the time I think I'm losing my mind!
I suppose I just forget to tighten them
ochrepoint said
12:52 PM Jul 27, 2012
ebay page indicates '"delivered with all fitting instructions"
Although I don't still have the instructions it was very simple. Smear a bit of Vaseline (grease or whatever) on the underside of the retangular locking plate. Insert it into the awning arm ond slide it up into position with your finger. The vaseline will hold it in position while you line up the handle and turn to engage the screw. Believe me, if I can do it without swearing anyone can.
I think the fact that the replacement kit has a rectangular plate which doesn't turn in the awning arm helps
Duh said
06:49 PM Jul 27, 2012
Cruising Granny wrote:
How do you lose them? I just had a new awning and roller installed but kept the other hardware. I've never lost a knob. I tighten them up when I secure the awning for travel, when I strap everthing into place.
In my case, the metal thread inside the knob separated from the plastic knob, probably from over tightening over the years, so had to be replaced. The plastic knob was also cracked.
I could have tried removing it and using a strong glue on it but not worth it and probably would have failed again later, so replaced.
ochrepoint said
12:55 PM Jul 28, 2012
Fixed the awning locking knob today - took a few hours to remove the part (lower brace siezed up inside the upper brace due to locking knob stuffed, so needed sawing off) and about 10 mins to fit the new one
Found the easiest way to remove siezed braces was to remove grub screw at base and slide upper and lower braces off...
Thanks all for you advice and help.
On the road again....
John & Rosey
_wombat_ said
03:40 PM Jul 28, 2012
good to hear you fixed it
PaulEC said
10:32 AM Jan 14, 2019
Unlike Neil we lifted the arm away from the van and slid the leg out making it easy to access the nut and knob. Due to extreme difficulty undoing the knob we did have to hacksaw the thread below the knob and the nut fell out making it extremely easy to replace and then slide the arm back in place. Whole process with two persons took 15 minutes and most of that was spent trying to undo the frozen knob.
-- Edited by PaulEC on Monday 14th of January 2019 10:32:52 AM
Anyone know the procedure to replace the "Main Black Locking Knob" on a Carefree Awning?
I did it on mine some time ago.
From memory, (1)roll out the awning as if using as a carport, (2) unclip the legs from the van and let them slide under the van (helps with 2 people).
Now you can slide the telescopic sections apart allowing the bolt for the black knob to be removed.
Cheers Neil
Checking that the knobs are tightened has been added to our departure checklist now.
About the same as what I did Neil (also from memory) on my Jayco.
yes, same, and same language.
Neil, your idea sounds good. Thanks.
Thank you all...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Caravan-awning-parts-adjustment-knob-retrofit-carefree-/300744540653?pt=Caravan_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4605c581ed
I just had a new awning and roller installed but kept the other hardware. I've never lost a knob.
I tighten them up when I secure the awning for travel, when I strap everthing into place.
It's a male thing - I lose my socks, keys, wallet - in fact most of the time I think I'm losing my mind!
I suppose I just forget to tighten them
ebay page indicates '"delivered with all fitting instructions"
Do you still the instructions?
Thanks
John
this any good for you guys
http://www.campingworld.com/includes/productSpecs/service.pdf
http://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/docs/tech/052876-201r2%20Patio%20Awning%20Owner%20Manual.pdf
Although I don't still have the instructions it was very simple. Smear a bit of Vaseline (grease or whatever) on the underside of the retangular locking plate. Insert it into the awning arm ond slide it up into position with your finger. The vaseline will hold it in position while you line up the handle and turn to engage the screw. Believe me, if I can do it without swearing anyone can.
I think the fact that the replacement kit has a rectangular plate which doesn't turn in the awning arm helps
In my case, the metal thread inside the knob separated from the plastic knob, probably from over tightening over the years, so had to be replaced. The plastic knob was also cracked.
I could have tried removing it and using a strong glue on it but not worth it and probably would have failed again later, so replaced.
Fixed the awning locking knob today - took a few hours to remove the part (lower brace siezed up inside the upper brace due to locking knob stuffed, so needed sawing off) and about 10 mins to fit the new one
Found the easiest way to remove siezed braces was to remove grub screw at base and slide upper and lower braces off...
Thanks all for you advice and help.
On the road again....
John & Rosey
good to hear you fixed it
Unlike Neil we lifted the arm away from the van and slid the leg out making it easy to access the nut and knob. Due to extreme difficulty undoing the knob we did have to hacksaw the thread below the knob and the nut fell out making it extremely easy to replace and then slide the arm back in place. Whole process with two persons took 15 minutes and most of that was spent trying to undo the frozen knob.
-- Edited by PaulEC on Monday 14th of January 2019 10:32:52 AM