Window Awnings Won't Stay Open on 1999 American Dream

[Smokedog]

I have a (new to me) 1999 Fleetwood American Dream Class A. When I pull out the awnings over the windows there doesn't seem to be a mechanism to keep them out/open? They just start rolling up towards the coach. For the life of me I can't find them online anywhere or why they are doing this. Guess I'll have to depend on someone else having the same issue at some point. Cheers to hope!

 

[Domo]

If there is a latch/hook at the bottom center of the window there should be a strap that should be attached to the roller and then hooks onto the hook. Perhaps the strap has rotted and torn off? We had to replace ours. The strap would roll up with the awning when released and typically leave a loop exposed so you can grab it with a hook and pull to extend the awning and then secure it to the hook

 

[uchu]

Yeah, the strap might be missing or it's hard to see.

Photos of the awning(s) in question would be helpful.

 

[John From Detroit]

If there is a latch/hook at the bottom center of the window there should be a strap that should be attached to the roller and then hooks onto the hook.

Yup the strap you pull to pen it hooks to a hook below the window..
The hook may be a "Fold flat" finger that folds into a frame for travel and you need to pop it out to hook to it.

 

[8Muddypaws]

The straps are like this but come in various lengths.

Amazon.com

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

This ad-photo shows a window awning with the strap unrolled and hooked over the retainer below the window. Does your coach still have the retainer hook? The straps are readily available and simply slip into the groove on the roller tube.

 

[8Muddypaws]

I took some pics of how the straps attach and the rod you might need to reach them. Also how they appear when not deployed. You need the loop to be visible when the shade is rolled up.

 

[Smokedog]

Thank you the latch was broke and the springs are shot. Broke actually. Working through my local dealer to get replacements.

 

[John From Detroit]

Thank you the latch was broke and the springs are shot. Broke actually. Working through my local dealer to get replacements.

The springs (well awning springs) roll it up.
The latch spring. if it has one, holds the latch closed for travel.