[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by Zeppelinium

I wish I had this when I was working on the Sovereign. At least this provides some idea on how to tame the spring motor and how one might get the awning off without killing ones self or breaking something.

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Zep

The old Zip Dee awnings did not have a roller tube lock.

To safely remove the awning from the trailer, you must first extend the awning, and then "unwind" the tension on the rear arm, which is connected to the only spring.

You absolutely right, if you don'y do it correctly, it's very possible to get severely hurt.

Years ago, I had a report of a man that had his throat severly cut open, by the rear awning arm.

Glad you made it OK.

Andy