Awning bowing from trailer - will not close properly.

[Yoda]

I have one of those long heavy duty extension poles and a few Y brackets from the work bench (supports boards at a 45). Maybe a bit of duct tape and tying it to my truck might give it some stability. No trees big enough on the place yet. Or use my 16' ladder and place it underneath. You got me thinking and that is dangerous.

Thanks Jim

[Cate&Rob]

I am concerned with the wind. To get the fix done correctly I need to partially move the backing channel away from the trailer. To do this I need to remove about half of the fasteners. To drill the holes the awning needs to be extended most of the way. I

Hi Keith,

Have you considered detaching the rolled awning from the arms and either let it hang down the side of the trailer or keep it rolled up by tying the ends to something on the roof or across the roof to something on the other side? The arms have gas struts so these will need to be either zip-tied closed or relaxed slowly. It would seem to me that this project would be easier to accomplish with the arms and brackets completely removed from the trailer wall.

Rob

[Yoda]

Thanks Rob
With it extended the struts and weight of awning actually help for all but the top screws. The bow is reduced. In fact the cold weather has helped too, cutting the gap in half. Tomorrow looks like a good day to try. We will be between fronts so winds should be calm. However when I get the ladder set up I will check out your suggestion.

[TucsonJim]

I'm following your project closely. I'll start on mine when I return from the Southern Cal rally in a couple of weeks.

[Yoda]

I have started a new repair thread in the exterior forum. https://gdrvowners.com/forum/exterio...-screws-repair