I have a small problem with the locking pins on the rollout awning, they sometimes just let go . Can you get new pins or will I have to replace the whole handle?
Peter I have had the same problem. Inspection showed that the diecast had corroded some what in the weather and as the pins are pushed out by a not too strong leaf spring they were not engaging far enough to lock the slide. Our solution was a little light oil (sewing machine oil) and work the handles until the pins freed up, problem solved.
Alan
peter_s said
07:40 PM Mar 23, 2016
thanks Alan will give that a try
Long Weekend said
08:52 PM Mar 23, 2016
Mine haven't yet given way but I have had difficulty in getting the pin to engage.
I have been thinking of drilling a hole in the other side of the upright and simply sliding a bolt through. Should work alright.
By the way, a bigger problem for me is that the lever tends to pinch the web between my finger and thumb. Anyone else have that happen?
Murray
spida said
11:35 AM Mar 24, 2016
I had to replace the whole handle - about $50 each side. Rivets - if i had the gun could have done it myself. Just need to drill out the old rivets.
I have a small problem with the locking pins on the rollout awning, they sometimes just let go . Can you get new pins or will I have to replace the whole handle?
Peter I have had the same problem. Inspection showed that the diecast had corroded some what in the weather and as the pins are pushed out by a not too strong leaf spring they were not engaging far enough to lock the slide. Our solution was a little light oil (sewing machine oil) and work the handles until the pins freed up, problem solved.
Alan
I have been thinking of drilling a hole in the other side of the upright and simply sliding a bolt through. Should work alright.
By the way, a bigger problem for me is that the lever tends to pinch the web between my finger and thumb. Anyone else have that happen?
Murray
ALAN, thanks for the tip that worked a treat
pete