One thing is have the tech remove some of the tention so it opens and closes easier but your awning requires a certain amount of tention to remain closed while your driving.
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It s common for the strap to get rolled up into the fabric during installation.
The strap runs across the top of your awning and then drops down to the ground where it is attached by stakes and the tension spring provides the rigidity to the awning.
Having an awning that is stuck in the middle can ruin your camping experience.
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Its time to pack and leave and suddenly you are not able to retract it fully.
When rolling back up make sure the strap is centered and hanging down.
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Awning strap rolled up in while i was away dw tried to fold up the awning due to some wind gusting.
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The strap is not lost it s rolled up in the awning.
You can t just drive with an awning half way flapping in air.
The jr products 25 foot rv awning tie down design is one of the most commonly used ready made gadgets to keep an rv awning from flapping.
If an rv tech can get the latch to release he can also open the awning to retrieve the strap.
If it s not visible simply pull on both arms to extend the awning and the strap will fall out.
Now retract both arms and fit them back into their mouths.
Now as for the strength required for you to open and close it you can do a few things.
I think you answered your problem regaurding the lever keith.
Roll the awning back up to confirm that it rolls up straight and the arms line up properly.
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