Awning fix

[AlunandFelicie]

I’ve had a problem closing our awning fully for a while now so time to have a go at sorting it out(only taken me a year to get round to it)

Photo 1

gap from above
Photo 2

Added multiple layers of duct tape (wind awning fully out , add a few layers ,in to try ,back out add a few more ,in ,out shake it all about)
Photograph 3

Success


Photo4

just have to see now if the sun causes a problem with the duct tape.

 

[Mikey RV]

The sun will properly discolour and wrinkle the duct tape and make the glue go all tacky.

 

[AlunandFelicie]

The sun will properly discolour and wrinkle the duct tape and make the glue go all tacky.

A problem for another day

 

[Diabalo]

It looks like the arms may need adjusting in the track.

 

[Simon Meadwell]

There is a cog at the end of the awning case accessible when the awning is fully wound out. You have to wind it back with a screw driver . Google it and videos come up.

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[AlunandFelicie]

It looks like the arms may need adjusting in the track.

Tried that.

 

[DavidG58]

Great result but what difference do you think the duct take made .

I have to give mine a shove sometimes to get it over the lip of the casing but I think that’s a length issue

I decided 5.5m is a lot to pull back in square


Edit - can’t tell where you are based , but we have travelled down to Rose Awnings in Poole a few times, they really know their stuff on Thule products

 

[scotjimland]

Great result but what difference do you think the duct take made

the tape makes the fabric thicker, so when it goes around the roller it is increasing the diameter, and therefore the circumference of the roller.. , so pulls in more fabric than the other end .

 

[Lenny HB]

If it's not split why the duck tape I think you will create more broblems long turn.
Looks like the mechanism needs adjusting.

 

[Nanniemate]

A problem for another day

can get proper awning tape there's some on mine and it's been on there for years way before I bought it and it's holding well

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BX496GS5/?tag=mhf04-21

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[Ridgeway]

Arms either need adjusting or one could be bent, or I’ve even seen the cables had been overstretched. Usually the arm at the opposite is the issue.

 

[scotjimland]

From the Fiamma web site .. posted it 8 years ago.. !

Omnistor Awning Lead Bar Not Closing Fully On Opposite End Of Winder ?

Had this problem on mine.. a 4mt Omnistor 5500, when fully closed it wasn't fully retracted at the opposite end from the winder. Easily solved.. solution from the Fiamma site, Awning Repair Instructions.. Start by wind the awning fully out .. Stick adhesive tape to the roller tube...

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Verify The Correct Closing Of The Lead Bar - Fiamma F1 Repair Instructions [Page 2]

Fiamma F1 Manual Online: Verify The Correct Closing Of The Lead Bar. - Überprüfen Sie das ordnungsgemäße Schließen der Frontblende! - Vérifier la correcte fermeture du bandeau frontal du store. - Verificare la corretta chiusura del frontale della veranda. 5. - In case the previous...

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Start by wind the awning fully out ..

Stick adhesive tape to the roller tube (available upon request Item No. 04191A01-) on the end that isn't winding in fully.

In order to determine the correct number of layers of tape to use, close the awning and measure how far the awning is staying open.

Use one piece of tape for every 6mm of open space. We recommend a maximum of 5 pieces of tape. Unroll the canopy completely, exposing the roller tube.

Place the tape on the side that is not closing properly, sticky sideup, start by attaching tape to the exposed roller tube and roll up the awning canopy until the tape is completely attached around to the roller tube.


I used two pieces of gaffer tape, about 3 inches long.. . awning now winds in fully at both ends..

 

[AlunandFelicie]

From the Fiamma web site .. posted it 8 years ago.. !

Omnistor Awning Lead Bar Not Closing Fully On Opposite End Of Winder ?

Had this problem on mine.. a 4mt Omnistor 5500, when fully closed it wasn't fully retracted at the opposite end from the winder. Easily solved.. solution from the Fiamma site, Awning Repair Instructions.. Start by wind the awning fully out .. Stick adhesive tape to the roller tube...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

Verify The Correct Closing Of The Lead Bar - Fiamma F1 Repair Instructions [Page 2]

Fiamma F1 Manual Online: Verify The Correct Closing Of The Lead Bar. - Überprüfen Sie das ordnungsgemäße Schließen der Frontblende! - Vérifier la correcte fermeture du bandeau frontal du store. - Verificare la corretta chiusura del frontale della veranda. 5. - In case the previous...

www.manualslib.com

Start by wind the awning fully out ..

Stick adhesive tape to the roller tube (available upon request Item No. 04191A01-) on the end that isn't winding in fully.

In order to determine the correct number of layers of tape to use, close the awning and measure how far the awning is staying open.

Use one piece of tape for every 6mm of open space. We recommend a maximum of 5 pieces of tape. Unroll the canopy completely, exposing the roller tube.

Place the tape on the side that is not closing properly, sticky sideup, start by attaching tape to the exposed roller tube and roll up the awning canopy until the tape is completely attached around to the roller tube.


I used two pieces of gaffer tape, about 3 inches long.. . awning now winds in fully at both ends..

That’s what I did

 

[pwilmo]

Hi there
I don't know if this solution is for your problem.

I had one end of my awning not going back in properly.

On the ends of the the awning when rolled out just above the support legs, mine had reflective stickers on the cap ends, they were cruddy and worn.

I peeled them off, sanded them smooth with fine grit sandpaper and cleaned them .. and a little smudge of white silicone grease. It worked a treat.

I think the resistance of the end caps was just enough to stop it going fully home; because the tension on the last bit of handle wind was where the retraction force was weakest.

Try cleaning the end caps, smoothing and a tad of grease.

It may do the job without tape, I hope it works for you and it is easy peasy to give it a try .. GOOD LUCK

 

[AlunandFelicie]

Loads of tips thanks but mine is ‘fixed’ now

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[TDub49]

The sun will properly discolour and wrinkle the duct tape and make the glue go all tacky.

Not if it is Gorilla tape . . . .