How To Open Motorhome Awning

How to open your manual or hybrid rv awning step 1 undo the travel latch or lock that holds the awning to the side of the rv.

How to open motorhome awning.

Step 3 hook the awning rod into the strap loop. Tim shows you how to properly set up and takedown a standard awning on an rv. 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. Awnings on most rv are very similar.

To open your rv awning first squeeze the support tabs on the awning which will release the travel locks. Check motorhome or coach wiring supply to start with you have to open the awning little bit with emergency re tractor method. Pull the support arm to release the ratchet attached to the other end of the lever. Step 2 use the awning rod to move locking lever to the roll down position.

By doing this you will be able to access the wiring connection easily. Most open by cranking a handle. If you have a standard spring loaded. Yes the camera work isn t the greatest but my 5 year old daughter was the camera gir.

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. Now hook the black pull strap on the awning with your awning rod and pull the strap straight out. 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.