Awning Rail

[STUARTM]

Hi

I bought a Lunar Chateau last year and as this was the first caravan we have had we bought everything new to begin with. I found however that putting up the new awning was a bit of a struggle and taking it down was too as it was very stiff in the rail. Can anyone recommend anything to make it a bit easier? I have the right size awning for the job. It rained the whole weekend I took it away last year - would that have made it harder to remove?

Thanks

Stu

 

[Bri2]

Stuart

First of all, check the awning rail isn't damaged and restricting the free flow and also that there is no deris in it, i.e. sealing mastic etc. Then try a squirt of furniture polish that contains wax or look for a propriety lubricator especialy for awning rails at a caravan store. Lakeland do a silicon type spray for drawers etc that is ok, do a search.

Hope that helps, Brian

 

[Viking1]

Stuart

If I was you I would have a look at the awning track fist as if there mite be some thick in it that shud not be there and I would be careful what you use to clean the track out with as so things can do moor harm the good to your awning.

Mark

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Mr Sheen Shine or Pledge with silicones will make it a lot easier.

 

[Rod_5041370]

If it is really tight, buy a small awning rail spreader tool, available from most caravan accessory shops.

 

[CliveV]

Towsure do a great little kit with proper silicone liquid and a shaped brush together with a tool to repair a damaged awning rail.

We had the same problem but after using the lubicant and just "fettling" the rail in a few places - no word of a lie - our awning can be pulled round with just gentle pressure.

The pack is no more than a couple of quid

 

[ThePlotter]

When you have cleaned the rail and squirted a bit of silicone in invest about a fiver and buy yuorself a puller,which is like a peg puller but about 18inch long and makes the job easy,most good accesory shops should sell them.

 

[STUARTM]

Thanks for everyones advice. I think one of those pulling devices sounds a treat but I appreciate all your replies

Thanks

Stuart