Awning not fully retracting.

[Snails Pace Ste]

Hi all. I have recently bought a motorhome and the problem i have is the awning (A Fiamma Zip) won't fully retract, the end opposite to the winder protrudes about 3/4" from the casing but when i try to push it home by hand it seems the resistance is coming from the centre, i have read somewhere that the feet need to be folded a certain way. i fold my so that they are flush with the front panel. is this correct ?. Or do any members know of any other reason why it won't closw, any help would be gratefully received Thanks. Ste.

 

[Johnny Johnson]

There is sometimes a support roller in the middle that can stop the awning being fully wound in if so you can slide it to one side

 

[Janine]

You can check the obvious - that no debris (twigs & leaves etc) has been rolled up in the awning.

I speak from experience!

 

[Two on Tour]

Had this problem on or previous van and found that one of the folding arms was not positioned correctly so would not fold back all the way on itself when it was wound in.
I measured where the other arm was located on both the casing on the motorhome and extending front rail of the awning, re-positioned the offending arm to mirror the other side and bingo it all closed up snuggly.

 

[TinaLes]

Yes do as Two on Tour suggests, he is a man of knowledge in all things Motor Homing
Then if that doesn't work, roll awning out fully, peg down legs with braces, put out table and many chairs, set out many beers and wines (later for the ladies), tell us where you are camped out, and we will all be over to lend a hand
Les

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[Two on Tour]

Yes do as @Two on Tour suggests, he is a man of knowledge in all things Motor Homing

Oiy, thanks for that, you might as well put a target on my back at the same time.

I'll go with the second part of your statement though.