Awning Arm Tensioner

[tslarson]

I have done exactly the same thing with my Lippert awning. One puff of wind and it lifts up, can't keep it angled or tipped down to keep some shade. I use two different length shock cords so it stays slightly tilted. If I every buy another camper it won't have a Lippert awning. Our old camper had a Carefree electric adjustable pitch awning. It was light-years ahead in quality and design. I emailed Lippert about the problem, got an oh well response.

[moallen]

If I have one end lower than the other end in case it rains, it will eventually rise to the default high position due to wind I think. Couldn't find any adjustments, hence the tried and true bungee cord. Just needed holes fasten the bungee cord.

[Houston Remodeler]

Yes for the rain. The awning will move on its own once full, but the surprise waterfall isn't as much fun as it sounds.

[jcarlilesiu]

For sloping for rain?

[moallen]

Awning arms tend to drift back to high position. Drilled 1/4" holes in lower channel for attaching bungee cords, which provide extra tension to keep awning in low setting.

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