| [GMCnet] Awning removal [message #96808] |
Sun, 22 August 2010 14:19  |
Gerald Wheeler
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I have decided to remove this old A&E awning. Anyone have any hints
and/or warnings about removing a full length awning. My main concern is
whether the awning, in it's rolled up position, is spring loaded.
JR Wheeler NC/OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] Awning removal [message #96816 is a reply to message #96813] |
Sun, 22 August 2010 15:17  |
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I was going to mention that -- let nature take care of it.
Another method is to unlock it, pull it out a couple of inches, spray the
rail/awning with a soapy mixture, and then get on one side and pull. If you
have a partner to push from the other side, even better. The only thing
holding the awning in the rail is the rope that is sewn in on the edge. It
just slides into place.
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
rhusak wrote:
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> JR..
> Or you could look for a micro burst and let that take it off like it did
> mine in Ouray last year.. 8o
> Ron..
> Now A PO
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| Re: [GMCnet] Awning removal [message #96900 is a reply to message #96895] |
Mon, 23 August 2010 07:44 |
Ken Henderson
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JR,
With a helper, or at least a step ladder under the extended awning roller,
disconnect one of the arms at the lower end and use it as a long lever to
unwind the spring. Otherwise you need to temporarily pin the end of the
center axle, remove the arm, and then use vice-grips to control the spring
after removing the pin.
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 8:11 AM, Gary W. Mills <daveel@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> JR
> Yes it is still spring loaded when in it's rolled up position. Be careful I
> rapped my knuckles real good removing mine.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Awning removal [message #96906 is a reply to message #96900] |
Mon, 23 August 2010 08:48 |
Kingsley Coach
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Jerry
Bring it with you and sell it here when you arrive....just s thought ! <g>
Mike in NS
On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net>wrote:
> JR,
>
> With a helper, or at least a step ladder under the extended awning roller,
> disconnect one of the arms at the lower end and use it as a long lever to
> unwind the spring. Otherwise you need to temporarily pin the end of the
> center axle, remove the arm, and then use vice-grips to control the spring
> after removing the pin.
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
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> On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 8:11 AM, Gary W. Mills <daveel@ix.netcom.com>
> wrote:
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> > JR
> > Yes it is still spring loaded when in it's rolled up position. Be careful
> I
> > rapped my knuckles real good removing mine.
> >
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1977 Eleganza II 26-3
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| Re: [GMCnet] Awning removal [message #97909 is a reply to message #97850] |
Tue, 31 August 2010 07:21 |
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Tangerine
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Ron
Yes! That is the one that got me when we removed it. You need to release
the spring somehow first.
Gary W. Mills (Livonia MI)
. ___________
./_][__][] []| 1974 GMC M/H
.*O-------OO-* Painted Desert
"Tangerine Dream" W/New Frame
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org]On Behalf Of Ron Kazi
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 8:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Awning removal
Gary=
Was that the one you gave us? I will be careful if it has a history of
violence!
Ron and Julie
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Gary W. Mills
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Awning removal
JR
Yes it is still spring loaded when in it's rolled up position. Be careful I
rapped my knuckles real good removing mine. Gary W. Mills (Livonia MI) .
___________ ./_][__][] []| 1974 GMC M/H
.*O-------OO-* Painted Desert
"Tangerine Dream" W/New Frame
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org]On Behalf Of Gerald Wheeler
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 3:20 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Awning removal
I have decided to remove this old A&E awning. Anyone have any hints and/or
warnings about removing a full length awning. My main concern is whether
the awning, in it's rolled up position, is spring loaded.
JR Wheeler NC/OR
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1974 GMC 260
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