Domestic Awning rolls up off-skewed..

[_Rusty_]

Any recommendations for this? When I retract my (manual) Awning it appears to have shifted slightly forward. This results in the channels not aligning properly and a bit of force is needed to snap the latches shut. If I apply sideways pressure to the arm while rolling it up, it improves somewhat but not perfect. Any suggestions?

 

[Rene T]

You're going to have to slide the fabric one way at the track where it makes up to the rv near the roof. They'll be a small screw at least on one end which you'll need to remove in order to slide the fabric. Check the other end also for a screw.

 

[oriontn]

On my Brave I could slide it on the roller. Then put screws in it to keep it from sliding again.

 

[AStravelers]

On my RV a few years ago, I had to slide the fabric, forward or back, in the grove in the roller to get it to wind up even.  Once I had it aligned correctly I put a screw in the grove to keep it from moving.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

You can slide it at either the roller or the upper track, but the fabric needs to be "square" with the side of the rv so that both sides roll up at the same rate. as little as an inch off can make a big difference.

 

[Ray-IN]

Mine does that during windy times. While it is extended(may take 2x) I give it a quick push to re-center the material so the arms match up when the awing is retracted. The material is secured with screws in the drip rail on the MH, but it slides/moves in the tube-slot.

 

[joester]

Also, be sure to have your RV as level as possible, that helps not having to fight gravity.