awnings

  1. SusanFleck

    2023 New Aire Screeching Noise in Headwinds

    Our 2023 New Aire 3549 has a very loud screeching sound when driving into or at a 45° angle to the wind. We first noticed this last fall driving home from Maine and initially thought it was metal scraping on metal. It was so loud my husband turned off his hearing aids and I put earplugs in...
  2. medic149-iRV2

    Girard awning randomly extends or retracts

    Okay, this is bizzare and I can't figure out why its happening and there is almost no pattern to the issue. 2019 Allegro Bus 45OPP with Girard electric awnings. The smaller of the two awnings, the one that is over the bedroom/fireplace/rear bath slide, will suddenly extend or retract for no...
  3. Stacie-iRV2

    How to Attach a Screen Shade to a Carefree Awning

    Hi RV friends. I have a 2015 Allegro bus and would like to add one of those screens to my awning that many of you may be using. I have noticed that some rigs have a “slit” in the awning casing that the screen can slide into, while others have a short attachment to the awning with a zipper for...
  4. BC

    2018 Escapade "Summit" Travel Trailer

    Hi! We have a 2018 Summit with the all-terrain package that we need to sell. It has only been used once. Life regrettably has gotten in the way of enjoying this super fun trailer. It needs to go to a good home! We bought it new with all the upgrades - roof rack, awning (sides and rear), upper...
  5. BC

    2018 Escapade "Summit" Travel Trailer

    Escapade Summit Travel Trailer. 6'x10'. Light grey. All terrain package. Comes with kitchen galley, roof rack, rear and side awnings, electric trailer brakes, vent fan, air conditioner, mattress, and tool box. We bought this adorable trailer hoping to use it all the time, but regrettably, life...
  6. UN

    Awning Sun Shade: Zippers or No Zippers

    Lot of people say to get the awning sun shades with zippers. They say rolling up an awning without zips puts a strain on the motor and it is too much material and might not fully retract.....think I might go for zippered shade.
  7. HU

    Replacing Faulkner Ultramax Awning Brackets or Fabric on a 1998 Eagle

    Hello - first time poster here, posting on behalf of my dear Sister-in-Law who has a 1998 Eagle. The trailer has a factory fit Faulkner 'Ultramax' awning that has suffered a failure of the top mounting bracket on the front side. I've been looking round for a replacement for her but they appear...
  8. Rysiek

    Carefree Travel'r Awning Not Working? Check the Switch Wiring First

    2015 Axis 24.1 It looks like my awning motor died. It will not move nor make any sound after I flip the switch. I can not remove the screws holding the end caps together where the motor is to check anything. The screws are mounted on the other side of the housing against the wall. There are 6...
  9. KM

    How to Replace a Fully Ripped Slide Topper on a 2001 Bounder 31W

    Hello all. I'm new to this forum which looks great. I have a couple of things I need some help with. Here's one item: I have a 2001 Bounder 31w and one of the slide toppers completely ripped all the way across. There are a lot of good videos that show how to replace a topper but I can't...
  10. CO

    FR3 30DS Awning Rear Arm Won’t Retract Flush

    When retracting the swing, the rear arm doesn’t’snug up’, leaving a gap of 4-6 inches. The front arm retracts completely. Advice please.
  11. CL

    How to Repair Ripped-Out Zip Dee Awning Bracket Mounts

    Hi, Managed to rip the rear awning arm off the Zip Dee awning. The bracket and head seem to be straightforward to replace. There are 2 things I am looking for advice: 1- Lower mounting bracket screws got ripped out. This is complicated by fact that 2 of the screws were drilled into a beam. Also...
  12. gpwanderlust

    Repairing a 23 Foot Awning After Rain Damage

    we are learning how to repair our 23 foot awning on the 33 FB
  13. thetraveller333

    Awnings won't retract all the way

    I have a 2019 Dutch Star 4369. Both main awnings extend fine . . . . . . but they won't retract all the way. Are there any adjustments I can make to have them retract all the way?
  14. NE

    Troubleshooting Power Loss to Awning, Slides, and Jacks on 2018 Wildwood Heritage Glen

    I recently purchased a used 2018 Wildwood Heritage Glen, model EBT323BH and trying to come yesterday , I had no power to the awning, slides or jacks. No manual came with it and I am at lost as to where to look for the issue. All the breakers and fuses are good but I didn’t see anything marked...
  15. JC

    New Awnings and Toppers

    I have to replace both of the awnings on my 2017 Thor 37TB and we figured we should probably do the 3 slide toppers at the same time. Any recommendations for manufacturers? TIA.
  16. JO

    Awnings

    My awning is now not extending/retracting ! After have used in frequently on our last trip it now does not want to extend. The only way to obtain movement is to: Switch power on it off/on then select extend, it then moves a short distance and then retracts !!!!!
  17. ST

    Awning Detachment Exposes Trailer Wall Construction Flaws

    2013 Surveyor SP260 Can you believe it?Was mounted into HOLOW WALL......no wall stud present.....3/16 lag screwa into the no more than 1/8 inch outside skin. The only solution available to me was to use quarter inch threaded rod right through the wall to the inside with a washer and a dome...
  18. CA

    Horizontal vs Vertical Awning Arms: Which Is Better for Replacement?

    I need an awning replacement. The dealer tells me that the replacement awning is bigger than original, and in order to put that one on, I will have to lose my slide awning! They are looking into another option which I believe has horizontal arms which would allow me to keep my slide awning. I...
  19. SE

    Finding OEM Awning Hardware for 2016 Viking 17FQ—Bolt Hole Compatibility?

    Hello, I recently acquired a 2016 Viking 17FQ So far we love it, and are looking forward to camping into the Fall. However, our unit came with the awning hardware fully removed. No arms, brackets, rollers, nothing. We’d like to put a stock awning back on so that it uses the existing bolt...
  20. kenvb

    what do you use to cover your awnings

    we havnt even unrolled our new awning since installed it last yr. has anyone used one of these? if not.what do you suggest.. our last Class A awning rotted apart at the top from sitting 8 yrs.
  21. RC

    Can Dual Awnings and Shower Seat Be Added to a DX3 Order?

    Hopefully Brian or someone can answer this.. i am looking to order a 26 DX3 or Dynaquest. i really dont need the 450 hp but i really like the dual awnings and the shower seat. any idea if these can be added to the order on a DX3 or could they be added at the dealer after the fact? Wife likes...
  22. MI

    Grand Design Solera 3000 Awning: Rainwater Pooling and User Tips

    BEWARE OF GRAND DESIGN RV AWNINGS Grand Design installs the Solera 3000 Awning by Lippert, which is a design disaster. It can’t shed rainwater, so water pools on top until the awning collapses under its own weight. When I asked for help, I was told it’s “only meant as a sunshade” – not for rain...
  23. Fleetwooder

    Updating Awnings

    I'm in the process of replacing slide out Awnings on my rig. I am unsure of how much of the awnings wrap around the spring. Is there a rule of thumb that I might not know about?
  24. SP

    Awnings

    Coleman lantern 202rd. Are the 2 knobs on the arms of my awning for locking it so the wind doesn't blow it around?
  25. MA

    Window awnings

    The window awnings on my 2022 Entegra Anthem will not fully retract. Is there a trick to get them to fully retract?

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