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Old 09-01-2015, 02:26 PM   #1
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Electric awning

When we extend the awning it is flawless, however when retracting it is very sluggish. Any suggestions?
 
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Old 09-01-2015, 06:21 PM   #2
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Lube EVERY pivot point with Lithium grease,including the ends of the rollers,I do mine every year to keep things moving smooth
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Old 09-02-2015, 08:27 AM   #3
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Old 09-02-2015, 09:42 AM   #4
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I lubed all the pivot points and made a big difference. Thx
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Old 09-02-2015, 10:32 AM   #5
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No problemo,You learn ALOT when you live in these things and never ya stop learning that is why this Forum is cool
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Old 09-02-2015, 01:55 PM   #6
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Thanks too...as mine is a slug recently and I will do this asap! John
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