Awning locking knob

ochrepoint · Newbie

Awning locking knob

Delta18 · Guru

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

Gerty Dancer · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Newbie

Neil, your idea sounds good. Thanks.

Thank you all...

Grahame Readwin · Veteran Member

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 · Veteran Member

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 · Guru

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 · Veteran Member

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 · Newbie

ebay page indicates '"delivered with all fitting instructions"

Do you still the instructions?

Thanks

John

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

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

Grahame Readwin · Veteran Member

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 · Guru

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 · Newbie

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 blankstare

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_ · Master (of Mischief)

good to hear you fixed it

PaulEC · Newbie

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