Easiest way to replace rv awning. no need to unwind and disassemble dangerous springs.

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Жыл бұрын

Easiest way to replace rv awning. No need to release spring tention and take springs out. Thanks for watching.
This video is of my own personal experiences. if you decide to try any of these activities, you do so at your own risk. anyone in my videos is not responsible for any damages that viewers experience from watching or trying to mimic its contents.

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@6xflowerranch890 Ай бұрын

This is the easiest way to change out your awning fabric. Look no more, for this is the easiest way…..and safest way. Don’t pay anyone to do it. This man here has probably saved thousands of dollars for a lot of people, not to mention headaches, costly mistakes and injuries. Please share and like his video. Thank you sir. 🤜🏽💥🤛🏽

@jasonhill1138 3 ай бұрын

I’d wondered why there weren’t holes already in the end caps to do it this way and had considered it…especially since my caps don’t have the holes to accommodate a pick/screw driver to prevent the non cam lock end from unwinding. Thanks so much for creating the video and posting it up! You sir have provided many with some great insight and confidence! 🙌

@haroldbentzoni5357 11 ай бұрын

I have watched several videos on replacing my awning and this is by far 'slicker than $hit' !!! Also impressed that you responded/acknowledged every single comment ! Thanks !!

@slockfox 11 ай бұрын

Your very welcome. Thank you.

@garywilson2 8 ай бұрын

I ordered a replacement awning from Dominic that was to be identical to the first one. Followed your method and it worked great except that I removed the roller because I had to insert two places into the roller and it was too unwieldy when still mounted. Worked like a charm. New awning is thicker material, so it didn't lay down against the trailer when stored like the other one did. It will be fine, though. Thanks!

@jamescapodanno1861 3 ай бұрын

well, I tell ya.getting it off the trailer was easy,all we did was pull.However getting it off the roller part was very hard,no amount of silicone helped,we had to pull it off a little at a time.Thanks for the video,I'm sure it helped someone.

@jameswkndmechanic174 Жыл бұрын

Amazing you were able to do this by yourself, while holding a camera! Good job!

@slockfox Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I filmed a little of the beginning with my phone then i used an old pair of camera glasses my wife bought me years ago that ended up working well.

@sandrastoffel 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I'm not as intimidated now😊

@gavinelliot3564 21 күн бұрын

Been doing it this way for 20yrs/debur where you hacksaw/so you don't slice new awning tarp.

@HercMechCC130 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this, it is by far the best way to do this job! I did my awning in about an hour and a half by myself, no pissing around with the springs! Thanks again

@slockfox Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Im glad you got your new awning on. If you ever have to replace it in the future, hopefully it will be easier.

@charlestaylor9929 Жыл бұрын

Wow Dude, I can not THANK YOU enough for your video! I was worried about changing the awning on my RV, but you saved the day. Listen folks this is by far the easiest way to do this. I used 2 saw horses and sprayed soapy water in the slots. My wife and I took may an hour and it was done. Soooo glad I saw your video!!! THANKS

@slockfox Жыл бұрын

Great. Im glad you got it fixed and THANK YOU very much for the comment and for watching. I wish i had used the soapy water. Thanks for the idea. It would have made things even easier.

@livenfree 3 ай бұрын

That was a nice looking awning you took out. Looks a hundred times better than the one that came with my RV! 😅

@wendylaurettemethot Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. Best video I've seen on this. I don't like messing with springs either.

@stephanief9975 Жыл бұрын

Love your genius idea! This is so wonderful and amazing! Was going to have to pay nearly a thousand dollars to have my awning replaced, but now with your video we are going to replace ourselves and save so much money! Thank you so much!!!

@marierosellev Жыл бұрын

The RV mobile guy near me was asking $300 and the RV shop near me was asking $700 plus I have to bring it in.

@kenny4588 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful video. I saved hundreds of dollars thanks to this method.

@ericschweitzer2454 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video. it's like the exact opposite of the AZ expert video on how to do this , in both style and content. Thanks for sharing

@Remydelco Жыл бұрын

I think I like this better than dealing with springs about to head out and try it

@emery1ann1 Жыл бұрын

I always pull the entire awning, pull off the arms and fabric. Then I can check the tortion springs before winding the awning and hanging it. If it is in roll down then it is safe after you wind it as long as you don't hit the cam lock.

@andreamara8542 Жыл бұрын

Genius. I am going to do this as soon as I order a new one. Thanks.

@ladonabenger6664 Жыл бұрын

Love this video!!! Great instructions! Thank you..

@xxlxpman Жыл бұрын

Great job and great tips. Thanks for posting.

@tomkidd8928 Жыл бұрын

Well done! That's using some ingenuity!

@John-te4nu 10 ай бұрын

I remember hearing this when stationed in Germany and it was removed from the air 😅

@gregadams8630 9 ай бұрын

Worked great!!!!!! Thanks for the Video!!

@slockfox 9 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@russell5637 Жыл бұрын

With the rubber piece down on the roller, you might try stretching it slightly like it when you put a screen down and it may roll in

@jeffpowell3163 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant ! More than one way to do things. This is how I will proceed. Thanks

@garyduheaume160 Жыл бұрын

Great Video, looking to do the same on mine and I noticed that on the front arm there is a hole to the channel for the awning on the end cap (same as on the back arm for the pull strap) so worth checking both ends. anything to save time drilling & with a file!

@gavinelliot3564 21 күн бұрын

Spray detergent on key rubber/takes 5mns.next

@Mytube5202 6 күн бұрын

The hole in the end is for the pull strap and any accessories, no need to drill new hole.

@jerrydreisch3359 Жыл бұрын

Thanks alot!

@slockfox Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome.

@marierosellev Жыл бұрын

I love your video the most on rv awning replacement! Do we need to place a screw where you did drill holes? I also dont like to deal with the spring winding.

@slockfox Жыл бұрын

Thanks alot. I didnt use any screws where i drilled to holes but i have seen other videos where they put screws on each side of the valance to keep the awning from sliding back and forth. I havnt had a problem with it moving so far. Thanks for watching.

@rich2034 2 ай бұрын

Might be able to rig a rope and pulley with some sort clamp to help pull it through the rail?

@slockfox 2 ай бұрын

Great idea.

@theemeraldfox7779 Ай бұрын

Spray silicone spray in it,lubricates it perfectly to slide in

@chrisappel8242 9 ай бұрын

Great idea only one problem unless someone already brought it to your attention. You put the press in cord on wrong side. The press in cord usually goes on the valence not the main awning track.

@slockfox 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your input. Could you provide a link to this information? I cant find it. There would have been no way for me to have done it that way with this fabric. The valance tube was pre sewn in. Thanks again.

@chrisappel8242 9 ай бұрын

@slockfox it was another you tube video that showed how to do it. But that being said it really depends on how much valence your awnings manufacturer left at the end. If it is only about 6" then this might be the only way to do then as in this video. But most companies I think give a few feet after the corded sleeve this means the press in cord would go after the slide in one. I would think this is the stronger and preferred way as i feel the valence should have the press in cord as it's not taking as much tension and the first one.

@jefmab 3 ай бұрын

@@chrisappel8242 I agree , that exactly what I thought

@livenfree 3 ай бұрын

What kept it from retracting when you pulled it out? Did you lock it someway with the switch?

@slockfox 3 ай бұрын

My awning setup has a little ratcheting lever that keeps it from coiling back up. I was very aware not to bump into it and have the spring unwind. It would probably be wise to secure it somehow if there was a chance someone or something could hit the switch. cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/q_lossy+w_839+to_webp+ret_img/roadslesstraveled.us/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/08-721-Locking-end-of-RV-awning-min-1.jpg

@jgyrwa 10 ай бұрын

Can you provide a link to purchase an awning with the set up they provided? Very smart way to change it out.

@slockfox 10 ай бұрын

I bought mine from www.rvawningsmart.com/ I am not affiliated with them. Seems to be a good awning so far. I believe other websites offered the same setup when i was searching for my awning. You might want to contact some of the companies first and ask them if they offer the setup your searching for. Thanks much for watching.

@Mytube5202 6 күн бұрын

You didn’t mention the lock on one end and pinning the other end so the spring wouldn’t unwind.

@slockfox 6 күн бұрын

@@Mytube5202 yes, you are correct. This is just how i did mine. Im not suggesting anyone copy me. You or someone else would most definitely, not want to go flip the lock switch while working on or replacing the awning.

@cschultz3223 26 күн бұрын

This has to be the dumbest way I've ever seen this done..

@slockfox 26 күн бұрын

@@cschultz3223 please explain what the dumb parts are. How many other methods have you seen? I will gladly take advice that might make things easier and safer. This is just how i did mine. Im not suggesting that anyone try this themselves.