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How to fix manual awning mechanism?

Hi Team,

This has never happened before but since yesterday, we are unable to fold our awaning. When we are turning the handle of our manual awaning its making a ...Tuk sound and awaning slips.

I do not know how old is this awaning as it came with the house, we have been spraying silicon spray every now and then-never had any issue. I have made a video for you to see/hear and suggest next steps.

Edit- i can only upload images 🙁

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JacobZ

Hi @newfast,

Unfortunately, we do not currently have video embedding on the Workshop platform and it is tough to see what is going on from photos. Perhaps you could upload the clip to YouTube and send a link?

It sounds like the internal mechanism may have worn down. I can't say for certain that we can fix it, but I think the place to start is by dismantling the mechanism with the turning hook attached to it.

If there is a broken gear, you may be able to replace it or have something manufactured to replace it. If there are worn-out parts or debris in the mechanism, they may be able to be restored.

We'll need to do some further investigation if we are going to fix the issue.

Allow me to tag @Noyade, who is fantastic with this kind of thing.

I'll also tag @Dave-1 and @Nailbag to see if they have any thoughts.

Jacob

Dave-1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/47940#Comment_47940

Good Evening @newfast

When I read you description of the "Tuk" sound I thought something has worn down and slipping inside. I woudl follow what @JacobZ has suggested as I would be doing those same steps. Once you have dismantled from the turn point I am hopping you will find an obvious piece that has clear signs of wear. Im thinking spring for some reason over a gea.

I would take photos of every step of dismantling so you can strip it down and then fix and put it back together. Having something that has worked for so long may be worth the effort to repair. 🙂

Dave

newfast

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/86021#Comment_86021

Hi @JacobZ @Dave-1

Thank you for your reply and guidance, I have limited tools and managed to undo few screws however I am unable to remove the mechanism that spins to roll it out/in.

Dave-1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/108309#Comment_108309

Morning @newfast

Those closer pics make me think its going to be a gearing issue, The hook you spin with the rod will have a long threaded corkscrew type deal and then that is transfered to the length of the awning via a gear. Not having tools throws a spanner into the works 🙂 So next step would be to get it serviced by someone qualified.

I would look for a model name/number somewhere on it then. I am hoping that there are still parts but would prepare yourself for no parts for the model anymore.

Just had a look to see if there was an awning place you could get it serviced and Id search for "Caravan awnings" and also "roll out awnings" Hopefully you will get a service center that has an older stockpile of your model.

Dave

newfast

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/121436#Comment_121436

Last night storm and rain didn't help 🙁 🙁 one arm got wonky

Dave-1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/129677#Comment_129677

Morning @newfast

Bugger 😕 But def I would be looking into a caravan awning installer. It looks like its held up for years so maybe keep the model type in mind if you replace it?

Dave

newfast

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/134867#Comment_134867

Spend half day contacting many caravan repair places in Windsor, St Mary, and contacted other awaning companies but no luck.

Ended up hiring a tradie to take it off as another storm was coming and I was afraid for property damage due to strong winds and unable to close.

Thank you everyone for your contribution and guidance , appreciate it!

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