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Old 05-05-2019, 03:03 PM   #1
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Slideout awning droop

Is there a way to tighten the tension of a slideout awning? The one over my kitchen tends to fill with water and sag when it rains.

I did a search on YouTube, but all I find is replacing or installing new awnings, not repairing an existing one.
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Old 05-05-2019, 05:29 PM   #2
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About 30 minutes ago I replaced mine due to tearing at seam. I'd think that it would need removed and roller wound around another time then reinstall. This would put more tension on it.
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My neighbor uses large inflated beach balls under the awning. Works great for them.

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Is there a way to tighten the tension of a slideout awning? The one over my kitchen tends to fill with water and sag when it rains.

I did a search on YouTube, but all I find is replacing or installing new awnings, not repairing an existing one.
I believe someone on this site made a support to stop that sag using PVC pipe. Sorry, but I don't know where that topic is.
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I really don't want things like beach balls and supports. That may well for a rig sits for long periods of time. I would rather fix the actual problem.
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