LUBRICATING AWNING RAIL

[Derek_5092980]

Having problems with threading our awning through the chanel on the van - what type of lubricant?? or anything else that would assist.

 

[sparkes]

I use

Awning Rail Lubricant (100ml)

This specially formulated non-greasy, non-marking, emulsion based silicon lubricant. Makes awnings much easier to thread.

A267

 

[MONKEY1]

Derek

One the best uses for Vaseline I know !! Smear on a suitable gauge of rope or straw

MH

 

[metz]

Hi Folks, Any silicone furniture polish will do the job!!

 

[mcghee]

Yes Mr Sheen does the business and doesn't leave a residue that attracts grime like some lubricants.

 

[peter_5080875]

Hi Derek

I don't want to teach granny to suck eggs but a good tip given to me is to load the awning into the rail from the front of the van. This avoids having to pull it up vertically and round the right angle bend if you start at the back of the van. I found it makes a hell of a difference. If you don't have any problem with this OK accept my apologies! Pete

 

[JimC]

Hi Derek

I agree with Peter about feeding it from the front. I have had 2 Isabella porches a 240 Universal and now I have a 360 Universal. The first one was very difficult to feed, I tried everything to lubricate it without much success. The new one the 360 is a piece of cake. I now lubricate the channel with either Awning Rail Lubricant (100ml)or Aquatex proofing spray.

If the van is newish look out for mastic in the awning rail as they don't come in one piece and where they are joined I found mastic inside the rail.

Regards Jim

 

[lolly_5087162]

I read somewhere to rub a candle on the awning bit you thread through, has anyone tried this, if so does it work?

Lolly x

 

[PeterT]

Lolly (and others)

Yes, Candle grease, beeswax, or silicone spray.

 

[lolly_5087162]

Lolly (and others)

Yes, Candle grease, beeswax, or silicone spray.

many thanks Peter T

Lolly

 

[gary]

Lolly (and others)

Yes, Candle grease, beeswax, or silicone spray.

Thanks for the reminder? we used to rub candle wax on the local parks slide so we could go faster...I won't say what mum's reaction was trying to get it off my shorts!!!..happy days

 

[cris_408518]

Ok. sorry to throw a spanner in the works.

Firstly check that awning rail joints are free of snags and and mastic as mentioned and make sure the rail is clean, a good wash out with a hose or power washer followed by a few pull throughs with few knots on the end of a nylon cord.

And keep the Awning keder (the beading) clean.

The anodized rail should need no lubricant, lubricants can hold dirt and grime and cause the problems as dirt clings to the inside of the rail and the keder tape.

Dirt will scratch the annodized finish on the rails inner and the oxidization on the rail will make things get worse and worse.

If you have white powdery deposit where anodizing has been damaged, lightly sand away with coiled sand/production paper and coat area with a light laquer.