Awning straps?

[jdarwin]

I was digging through my manuals today and came across 2 in the photo. What are they? If they’re awning straps, how do you attach them? Thanks

[DutchmenSport]

That rubber thing slides in the track on your awning roller arm.

If you have an electric awning, you probably will never use the awning puller strap. If you have a manual awning, you absolutely need to use it.

I have 2 electric awnings and have straps on mine, because the awning is so tall I can't reach it. I can reach the straps and pull them down to make the awning tilt for rain. Standing on a short step ladder, I can hold the awning down (tilt) with the strap in one had, and lock the awning arm in the tilt position with the other.

Here's a 5 minute video that will show what the strap is used for. There are bunches and bunches of videos on YouTube that will explain anything on your camper.

Click Here.

[Champ]

The strap is there in case you lose power and need to close the awning manually. The roller tube has a spring in it and it is under a lot of tension. That manual in your picture explains this.

[jdarwin]

Thanks