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RonNBama · 09-17-2015, 04:03 PM

What am I facing here folks? We are in the middle of a 2-week trip. I went to pull out the main awning (23'? 27'?) and with a mighty clank the beast descended upon my head and shoulder. I assume the main spring broke. There is no tension at all on the roll. Mobile RV repair services are not an option. Carrying it to a dealership is not an option. Can I roll this thing back up manually (with the help of a couple of stout friends) and at least get it back home so I can start taking it apart to replace the spring?

Ernie Ekberg · 09-17-2015, 04:05 PM

sure, roll it up. secure the arms and you should be fine

JohnBoyToo · 09-17-2015, 04:10 PM

Yes...
go to home depot or somewhere like that and get some LONG zip ties and some help !

maybe use a rope to pull it in as you roll it up...

(The number of times I've seen this posted on here is the main reason I ordered some 3' long ones to store in my rv - I figured 50 would be enough

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RonNBama · 09-17-2015, 05:42 PM

Confession: I didn't do a SEARCH first. Still reeling from being bonked on the knoggin!

Thunderfoot · 09-17-2015, 06:48 PM

When mine broke the spring "hook" that attaches it to the assembly it made a similar noise. I removed the spring assembly, and bent the end of the spring into shape for a temp repair and reinstalled. Not a difficult fix to perform in the field IF that's what the problem is. Good luck and enjoy the rest of your trip!

zip dee spring assemby

RonNBama · 09-18-2015, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunderfoot

When mine broke the spring "hook" that attaches it to the assembly it made a similar noise. I removed the spring assembly, and bent the end of the spring into shape for a temp repair and reinstalled. Not a difficult fix to perform in the field IF that's what the problem is. Good luck and enjoy the rest of your trip!

zip dee spring assemby

That link is great. Thanks.