|
03-10-2013, 09:34 PM
|
#1
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5
|
New trailer owner needs help, Broke my awning.
|
|
|
03-11-2013, 03:16 AM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SE, MI
Posts: 3,517
|
PPL Motorhomes will have the parts but you will need the make and probably the model of the awning before you will be able to find any parts. Most of these are manufacturer specific. If you tell us those two details we might be able to help.
The link will take you to exploded views of many different awnings.
__________________
2008 Jayco 322FKS, Hemi, Hensley, Oreo the Malshi, DW and I
Tracking campgrounds with Ultimate Campground Log
|
|
|
03-11-2013, 04:06 AM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kalamazoo, West Michigan
Posts: 1,817
|
Looks like you need a new end cap.
__________________
2006 23B Hybrid with 10k round bar WDH
2011 F150 4x4 SCREW Ecoboost, Max Tow, Integrated TBC, 3.73 LS axle, Firestone Ride Rite airbags.
|
|
|
03-11-2013, 08:39 AM
|
#4
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5
|
All I know is that its Carefree brand
|
|
|
03-11-2013, 11:21 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Saskatoon Sask Canada
Posts: 10,726
|
beware of the spring it is under a lot of tension.. to me it is best left to a repair depot.
__________________
Seann
2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
145days /2023 2022/151 2021[/COLOR]
93/2020,157/2019219/2018 206/2017,215/2016, 211/2015, 196/14, 247/13, 193/12
|
|
|
03-11-2013, 02:15 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SE, MI
Posts: 3,517
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by sikjeep
All I know is that its Carefree brand
|
Email Jayco with your VIN and they will be able to tell the model of the awning. Then you can find out which one by looking at the diagrams on PPL.
From there you can research the method to have it fixed.
__________________
2008 Jayco 322FKS, Hemi, Hensley, Oreo the Malshi, DW and I
Tracking campgrounds with Ultimate Campground Log
|
|
|
03-11-2013, 08:02 PM
|
#7
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5
|
thanks
|
|
|
03-13-2013, 09:19 AM
|
#8
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5
|
The awning information is listed below:
AWNING,CAREF 15' WHT G1S
HARDWARE,CAREFREE AWNING 68-81
ARMS A04501 REMOTE LOCK MANUAL
UNIVERSAL WHITE (FIESTA)
|
|
|
03-13-2013, 09:44 AM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SE, MI
Posts: 3,517
|
They invited you to view the REG REAR SPG 8'-18' WHT ***USE 26-2082 *** Product.
To view the product page, click on the URL given below.
URL: http://www.rvdealership.com/rvdstore...sl-n-8-20.aspx Cost of the part alone is $115 plus any taxes and shipping. Be sure to verify this is the correct part with your dealer.
Since it is involving the spring I would suggest you have the dealer or service center do the work unless you are very familiar with working on spring loaded parts. It is more than a one person job.
I found this part on the PPL website, Carefree, Fiesta, after 1997 parts listing.
Hope it helps.
__________________
2008 Jayco 322FKS, Hemi, Hensley, Oreo the Malshi, DW and I
Tracking campgrounds with Ultimate Campground Log
|
|
|
03-13-2013, 10:41 AM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 1,712
|
$115 for an end cap plus labor to replace it? Could you find a piece of aluminum rod that fits inside both the cap and mounting lug and screw/JB weld them together?
__________________
2018 28BHBE
2017 Ford F250 XLT, 6.2 gasser
2013 26BH (traded)
|
|
|
03-13-2013, 11:10 AM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Luray, VA (central Shenandoah Valley of VA)
Posts: 1,430
|
JB weld or a set screw would definitely NOT be strong enough to hold against spring tension, IMO. Besides, if you stuck in a rod, how are you going to get the spring tension back up to specs ? This job is probably similar to winding a garage door opener spring and securing it. If you don't have the right tools and knowledge, you can get hurt badly. IMHO, $115 and labor would be well worth it.
__________________
2003 Ford F-350 V-10 Crew Cab 4WD Long Bed
2004 Jayco Designer Medallion 29 RLTS 5th wheel
Bill, Gayle, Teddy (Jack Russell terrier), and Honey (Beagle)
Retired at last !
Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.
|
|
|
03-13-2013, 11:17 AM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 1,712
|
I didn't realize that cap was under spring tension...why would they use cast, hollow aluminum to counter spring tension? Looks like it lasted a while but not a great design.
__________________
2018 28BHBE
2017 Ford F250 XLT, 6.2 gasser
2013 26BH (traded)
|
|
|
03-13-2013, 06:32 PM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Luray, VA (central Shenandoah Valley of VA)
Posts: 1,430
|
I could be wrong, but it looks like there might be spring tension inside, from your pics. But again, I may be wrong on this. You should probably contact Carefree with the model (fiesta) and ask for an exploded diagram to be sure. They can send you one via email.
__________________
2003 Ford F-350 V-10 Crew Cab 4WD Long Bed
2004 Jayco Designer Medallion 29 RLTS 5th wheel
Bill, Gayle, Teddy (Jack Russell terrier), and Honey (Beagle)
Retired at last !
Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.
|
|
|
03-17-2013, 06:49 PM
|
#14
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5
|
Swapped the parts out today, it was super easy took about 15 mins.
Thanks
|
|
|
03-17-2013, 07:02 PM
|
#15
|
Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Cape Coral, Florida
Posts: 4,796
|
Congratulations on working through a good fix.
If it happens to me, now I'll feel confident in fixing it.
Best regards,
Doug
__________________
Cape Coral, Florida
2021 Toyota Tundra SR5, 5.7 V8
2022 Jayco 240RBS
|
|
|
03-17-2013, 07:43 PM
|
#16
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SE, MI
Posts: 3,517
|
Glad you got it to work.
__________________
2008 Jayco 322FKS, Hemi, Hensley, Oreo the Malshi, DW and I
Tracking campgrounds with Ultimate Campground Log
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|