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08-15-2013, 03:34 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Greenfield
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #5913
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Door scraping on power awning on new 2014 3850FL
The power awning manual says “Do not allow corner of entry door to contact awning fabric. Otherwise pre-mature wear or tearing of awning fabric could occur.” With the awning extended correctly, the top of the door scrapes across the underside of the awning. The door cannot be partially opened as it is locked into the open position with the gas strut. Design defect or normal? Will this cause premature failure of the awning material? Any ideas for a solution?
Thanks in advance.
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08-15-2013, 04:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
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M.O.C. #11401
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Roll the awning in 1/4 turn, awning should clear.
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08-15-2013, 04:54 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
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M.O.C. #4831
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I am pretty sure the awning manual for my rig suggested rolling the awning back just a touch from full extension (the flap still hangs down) just as Hook recommended.
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08-15-2013, 05:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
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Roll it back until the flap points straight down, then no scraping.
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08-16-2013, 02:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
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M.O.C. #7992
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Try this: http://tweetys.com/awning-door-roller-and-disc.aspx We had it on our old travel trailer and it worked great. Jim
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08-16-2013, 03:20 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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M.O.C. #11455
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We also used one of those on our old TT.
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08-16-2013, 03:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hollister
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Mine hit too on our previous 3750FL, roll back just a little like others have stated.
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08-16-2013, 04:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
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M.O.C. #6846
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Everyone has given the correct advice. When extending the awning, I leave the door open. The awning will not hit the top of the door until the very end of the extension process. A quick retract bump of the awning will lift the awning off of the door.
Bingo
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08-16-2013, 04:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
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M.O.C. #11397
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Agree with above. MOC to the rescue once again!
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08-16-2013, 05:57 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Greenfield
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #5913
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Thank you for all the responses! Yet another question unanswered by the dealer is solved by MOC. I am sure I will have a few more questions in upcoming days. I guess a new coach requires learning everything all over again.
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08-16-2013, 04:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lykens
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #11842
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There are days when I set up and forget to roll back the awning. I also get into the relax mode and never change things. The door has brushed the awning bottom many times and has yet to do any damage. I think: nothing to worry about.
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