How To Open Motorhome Awning
Step 3 hook the awning rod into the strap loop.
How to open motorhome awning. Awnings on most rv are very similar. Yes the camera work isn t the greatest but my 5 year old daughter was the camera gir. To open your rv awning first squeeze the support tabs on the awning which will release the travel locks. Pull the support arm to release the ratchet attached to the other end of the lever.
Once they re unlocked use the end of your awning rod to switch the ratchet mechanism to the open position. Due to the more complicated design and cranking mechanism costs are higher. What they all have in common is one or more window panes hinged at the top that open outward creating an awning. This technique works whether the awning is open or rolled up.
Most open by cranking a handle. This video shows how to open and close an rv awning made by a e dometic. Step 2 use the awning rod to move locking lever to the roll down position. Otherwise it will be difficult to access and test the wiring connection.
If you have a standard spring loaded. Release a sticky awning ratchet lever by releasing the awning lever with one hand while pulling down gently on the awning support arm with your other hand. Check motorhome or coach wiring supply to start with you have to open the awning little bit with emergency re tractor method. This one in particular is an a e 9000.
By doing this you will be able to access the wiring connection easily.