Dear steve love those to the point questions steve.
How to straighten an rv awning.
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To my knowledge there is no method in the aftermarket of straightening a bent extruded aluminum awning roller tube.
Still it s a good idea to provide plenty of space between your awning and doors.
In order for the canopy fabric to remain straight and roll up square and evenly unfortunately the tube will need to be replaced.
I then acquired 3 pieces of drainage tubing cut in half lengthwise about 1 foot long each and some heavy fabric that closely fit the circumferance of the tube to act as a cushion while straightening the tube.
To my knowledge there is no method in the aftermarket of straightening a bent extruded aluminum awning roller tube.
Some can be manipulated somewhat but will always show evidence.
Today rv doors have rounded top edges to prevent any undue awning wear.
Some can be manipulated somewhat but will always show evidence of the damage.
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I am sure most caravan owners who installed roll out awnings on their caravans have faced the problem when the rv awning not retracting straight while most of you might be thinking the entire structure of the caravan rollout awning is the cause your rv awning won t roll up the issue might only be with the alignment and the position of the rv awning arms.
Rv doctor dear gary is it possible to straighten an awning tube.