Installing A Traveler Awning

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Installing a traveler awning.

Installing the hardware this installation will use camel back brackets to attach support arms and outer canopy rafters. Follow the awning manufacturer s instructions and remove the awning from the coach including the roller tube and canopy. How to install an rv awning from scratch. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and level the unit.

Travel r installation manual carefree of colorado 4 052540 002r15 installing an awning rail note. Travel r uses the same roller as the one touch. All donations are a. When the installers came they recognized.

Step 1 place butyl tape cam25013 along the back of your extrusion rail. Insert a small pick or screwdriver in the hole to lock the spring tension on this side. Make sure the ends are lined. Attach the support arms to the camel back bracket already mounted on the edge canopy rafter at the front of the awning.

Use the drill bit size recommended in the awning manufacturer s instructions as different awnings may require slightly different sized screws. He was very pleasant and his. 2 if this is an upgrade for a manual patio awning. If the vehicle already has a full length awning rail installed skip to step 5.

Come to the left or back side of the awning the side without the extend retract lever. The travel r uses worm gear motor for effortless operation and the peace of mind that the awning won t billow. Most of the time you will use a 3 16 drill bit for these holes. Estimator showed up as scheduled.

Carefree of colorado installation manualadjustable travel r 052540 021r12 3 installation required pre installation preparation 1. Drill holes for the mounting bracket screws. If you are upgrading your current carefree or a e awning you only need to order the arms. Two of the rafters on edges of canopy serve as mounting points for the support arms.

Drill straight through the holes you previously marked. The butyl tape will help keep out moisture and prevent leaks. Step 2 with a helper hold the extrusion rail against the rv in the location of your choice. Check for a small hole on the end cap sometimes it is concealed beneath a small plug.

The awning rail and arms must be positioned so that any existing trim does not interfere with the awning arm when in the closed position. The awning should be mounted from overhead instead of f. In this video we will install the awning step by step.