Step 2 with a helper hold the extrusion rail against the rv in the location of your choice.
How to put up an awning on a trailer.
Once the railing is completely secured go ahead and unroll your new awning by pulling on the awning tube down and toward you until the awning is fully unrolled.
Roll the awning out 1 foot 0 30 m from the rv.
You can use your hands to pull the strap the rest of the way until the awning is fully extended.
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Hook the black pull strap on the awning with your awning rod.
The smaller section of fabric is the valance and the larger is the main awning fabric.
Install an rv awning video demonstration step 1 place butyl tape cam25013 along the back of your extrusion rail.
Slide the upper awning arms in place and then while holding the awning taut with one hand adjust the tension arm using the tension knobs on each side.
Slide the end of the main section s cord into the channel you marked with an m or other indicator.
The butyl tape will help keep out moisture and prevent leaks.
Now use the awning rod to pull the roller tube out about 1 foot 0 30 m from the rv.
The article linked below also includes a a downloadable step by step instruction sheet that you may want to print laminate and store in your trailer or rv.
Slide the end of the valance section s cord into the channel you marked with a v or other indicator.
Learn how to operate your trailer awning or rv awning with the step by step instructions in this 5 minute video.
Use the rod to pull the strap straight out opening the awning.