apackof2
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My nemisis, the awning on my T-1950 finally broke. Actually I think it's a spring in the latch.
I tried to roll it up and the latch was in the UP position and nothing. So I tired to move it, nothing and then decided to move it to the Down position and then try again.
However, when my niece who was helping me move it to the Down Position it started rolling up! The latch is now so far back on the awning rod that it can not be reached with the awning pole. I would need to use a ladder to access it
So I am thinking it is a spring in the latch. I never knew the awning trick until John B showed me this year, lean up it to remove tension and the latch moves easily. I always had to use a pliers so the latch has always been under tension so its no wonder it would break.
The next question is where can I find a latch spring or is it something potential worst?? I hate another trip to the dealer if its something I may be able to do myself.
Has anyone just taken their down? Can it be replaced with something better??
I tried to roll it up and the latch was in the UP position and nothing. So I tired to move it, nothing and then decided to move it to the Down position and then try again.
However, when my niece who was helping me move it to the Down Position it started rolling up! The latch is now so far back on the awning rod that it can not be reached with the awning pole. I would need to use a ladder to access it
So I am thinking it is a spring in the latch. I never knew the awning trick until John B showed me this year, lean up it to remove tension and the latch moves easily. I always had to use a pliers so the latch has always been under tension so its no wonder it would break.
The next question is where can I find a latch spring or is it something potential worst?? I hate another trip to the dealer if its something I may be able to do myself.
Has anyone just taken their down? Can it be replaced with something better??