Today driving down I-90, just south into WY a car came up side of us and started pointing...we looked back and the Sun Chaser awning was coming open. Once before it opened about 2 inches, so we had been putting a tie wrap on one arm. That side was locked closed,, but the other side was open about 2 ft. and the awning was unfurling. It was blowing about 20 mph. We finally got it opened, but then it wouldn't close. Got the ladder out and with a helping hand it finally closed. We feel so lucky, nothing broke or got sprung and the awning is still intact. Oh, we now have tie wraps on both arms. Not sure what caused it to open on it's own, but will always have ties on now when we travel.
-- Edited by Ann-Hank on Saturday 8th of June 2013 02:12:56 PM
Ann-Hank said
06:46 PM Jun 8, 2013
Oops, It was the power Weather Pro awning that came open, not the manual Sun Chaser. Hank just found a link to Domestic that says don't drive until fixed! !
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Saturday 8th of June 2013 07:14:14 PM
Lucky Mike said
09:18 PM Jun 8, 2013
is that awning one of the recalls ?
bjoyce said
09:32 PM Jun 8, 2013
Been there. The wind can catch it just right and boom, for whatever reason. They make positive awning locks you can add for travel, some examples, both commercial and make your own:
I could not find the one we used, but worked great. We now have a power awning and if they unfurl, the company that makes them wants to know.
Ann-Hank said
09:34 PM Jun 8, 2013
Not sure Mike, it's on a 2005 Mobile Suite. Made by Dometic, it's a Sun Chaser and all auto. We have a switch it the closet by the door, in the basement and a remote.
Will have to do some research.
Thanks, Ann
Lucky Mike said
09:58 PM Jun 8, 2013
you also want to check and see if the motor was replaced part of the recall is the replacement motors........another solution is to close the awning for transport and drilla hole through both arms , at most tractor supplies you can purchase Snap lock safety pins ......just push the pin through and lock the cam over......this can be done for around 10.Bucks
WestWardHo said
12:21 AM Jun 9, 2013
Ann,
So glad no damage was done! Love the helpful suggestions of the guys on here!
Happy trails, Sherry
WestWardHo said
02:14 AM Jun 9, 2013
Oh great! That's good and bad news I guess!
Sherry
Lucky Mike said
02:27 AM Jun 9, 2013
Well at least it is figured out and you can get it fixed for free!!!!!.........make sure you use wire tie or velcro wraps during travel in the mean time......
Terry and Jo said
02:30 AM Jun 9, 2013
Lucky Mike wrote:
you also want to check and see if the motor was replaced part of the recall is the replacement motors........another solution is to close the awning for transport and drilla hole through both arms , at most tractor supplies you can purchase Snap lock safety pins ......just push the pin through and lock the cam over......this can be done for around 10.Bucks
Mike,
Is this the type of pin you were referring to?
Terry
Lucky Mike said
02:34 AM Jun 9, 2013
That would be it!!!!!.............................
novels said
01:28 AM Jun 23, 2013
I remember this happening to my husband and me as we were heading down I-70 during a stiff wind. We got pulled over and I hung onto the awning for dear life so it wouldn't open all the way. I was nearly blown off my feet! We tied the awning closed, but was that ever a scare! Later we found out one of the awning clips had broken.
Ann-Hank said
08:11 PM Jun 25, 2013
Update....Dometic told us ours was not part of the recall. When I asked what would cause it to spontaneously open, their reply was call a service tech! We have a service tech from Rapid City that is going to check it out. He said the motor is on one side and the other has a spring that may have broken or is weak. He will also run interference for us with Dometic if it's their problem. Ann
Today driving down I-90, just south into WY a car came up side of us and started pointing...we looked back and the Sun Chaser awning was coming open. Once before it opened about 2 inches, so we had been putting a tie wrap on one arm. That side was locked closed,, but the other side was open about 2 ft. and the awning was unfurling. It was blowing about 20 mph. We finally got it opened, but then it wouldn't close. Got the ladder out and with a helping hand it finally closed. We feel so lucky, nothing broke or got sprung and the awning is still intact. Oh, we now have tie wraps on both arms. Not sure what caused it to open on it's own, but will always have ties on now when we travel.
-- Edited by Ann-Hank on Saturday 8th of June 2013 02:12:56 PM
Oops, It was the power Weather Pro awning that came open, not the manual Sun Chaser. Hank just found a link to Domestic that says don't drive until fixed! !
rv-pro.com/news/dometic-provides-update-on-awning-recall
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Saturday 8th of June 2013 07:14:14 PM
Been there. The wind can catch it just right and boom, for whatever reason. They make positive awning locks you can add for travel, some examples, both commercial and make your own:
http://awninglock.com/index.shtml
http://www.srhams.org/awning_lock.html
http://www.softcom.net/users/gldcricket/AwningSaver.htm
http://www.amazon.com/AWNING-LOCK/dp/B0006TK8TI
http://www.rvtoyoutlet.com/p-RV5083.html
http://www.trails.com/how_9917_rv-awning-roller-lock.html
I could not find the one we used, but worked great. We now have a power awning and if they unfurl, the company that makes them wants to know.
Will have to do some research.
Thanks, Ann
So glad no damage was done! Love the helpful suggestions of the guys on here!
Happy trails,
Sherry
Sherry
Mike,
Is this the type of pin you were referring to?
Terry
I remember this happening to my husband and me as we were heading down I-70 during a stiff wind. We got pulled over and I hung onto the awning for dear life so it wouldn't open all the way. I was nearly blown off my feet! We tied the awning closed, but was that ever a scare! Later we found out one of the awning clips had broken.
We have a service tech from Rapid City that is going to check it out. He said the motor is on one side and the other has a spring that may have broken or is weak. He will also run interference for us with Dometic if it's their problem.
Ann