[DadsHemi]

Well one down, I can’t tell you what not to do....don’t use the top part as a lever to compress the strut. That did not work. After 3hrs I finally have 1 installed, here’s what works the best.

Adjust the lower adjustment all the way out, remove the bottom pin first and let the awning rest against the back rail that is attached to the 5th, remove the top pin and remove the strut.

In reverse install the bottom pin with the strut and stand the strut in an upward position, this allows you to work on an intact awning and not fighting anything. Pull the strut down to where the pin hole is located, manipulate the Chanel and use small pry bar ( Wonder Bar ) between the channel and top of the strut and manipulate the pin through the hole.

When you adjust the bottom adjustment on the swinging it’s adding length for the strut so your not fighting compression of the strut.

Just take your time and be safe, you need a good ladder. I went to Lowe’s and bought a good 300lb rated multi ladders.