This is the right answer! Many people roll up their awning with the strap toward one end, because it is easier to manage. This will eventually cause the awing to work it's way over, out of line and you'll have the exact problem you are experiencing. Always roll up with the strap centered and the problem will disappear.
Clay L wrote: This can happen if the strap is not centered on the roller when you retract it.
I used a marker to mark the awning and roller tube so I know where to place the strap.
Paul & Sandra
New Bedford, MA
2003 Monaco Executive M43 DS2
Duck wrote: I had an electric awning on my previous trailer that had a similar problem. What caused the problem was that the awning material had moved on the rail and caused the fabric to roll up and a little crooked and the supports would not align correctly.
Don
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Tom and Lerinda
2005 Fleetwood Providence 39L
FMCA F340565
Rallies: 9 (so far)
Website: Tom & Rindy's Adventures
Duck wrote: I had an electric awning on my previous trailer that had a similar problem. What caused the problem was that the awning material had moved on the rail and caused the fabric to roll up and a little crooked and the supports would not align correctly.
Don
I had the same problem with the electric awning on my first trip with my brand new TT last week. The trailer is sitting at the dealer now for warrantee issues . . . this being one of them.
W4MBG wrote: we have a manual awning. to prevent the strap from making a bump in the center of the rolled-up awning i "lead" the strap towards the front of the rv as i roll it up. this also helps align the latches at the top.
Like that Idea. tired of looking at the bumps when its extended.
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