Today rv doors have rounded top edges to prevent any undue awning wear.
How to straighten an rv awning.
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Some can be manipulated somewhat but will always show evidence of the damage.
I then acquired 3 pieces of drainage tubing cut in half lengthwise about 1 foot long each and some heavy fabric that closely fit the circumferance of the tube to act as a cushion while straightening the tube.
In order for the canopy fabric to remain straight and roll up square and evenly unfortunately the tube will need to be replaced.
I am sure most caravan owners who installed roll out awnings on their caravans have faced the problem when the rv awning not retracting straight while most of you might be thinking the entire structure of the caravan rollout awning is the cause your rv awning won t roll up the issue might only be with the alignment and the position of the rv awning arms.
To my knowledge there is no method in the aftermarket of straightening a bent extruded aluminum awning roller tube.
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With sharp edges a hastily swung door could tear an awning leading to all sorts of costly problems.
Still it s a good idea to provide plenty of space between your awning and doors.
Some can be manipulated somewhat but will always show evidence.
In accordance with instructions on a e awning fabric replacement i removed the fabric and roller assembly.