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05-24-2019, 11:37 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
1968 24' Tradewind
Butternut
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 18
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A & E Awning Problem
Any suggestions on how to retrieve the awning strap on my A & E awning that I lost control of when putting the awning back up and was rolled in with the awning. I've tried feeling for the strap loop by wedging my hand in the awning cover case but can't feel it. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
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05-24-2019, 11:40 AM
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Rivet Master  
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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A & E Awning Problem
Need two people to assist you by pulling on the awning arms as high up as possible to unfurl the awning enough for the strap to get where you can reach it. A couple ladders make it easier.
Common problem, don’t be embarrassed to ask for some extra help to make it possible and easier to retrieve the strap.
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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05-24-2019, 11:48 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Hiawassee
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,413
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A&e?
I’ll second RMKRUM’s advice.... but do you mean ZipDee or is AS putting A&E’s on these days?
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05-24-2019, 07:57 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
Butternut
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 18
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It is an A & E that was put on several years ago by the previous owner.
We will try to retrieve the strap tomorrow. Fingers crossed!
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05-24-2019, 08:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Be careful with the spring tension in the roller.
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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05-25-2019, 12:14 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Fernandina Beach
, FL
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TradeWind222
Any suggestions on how to retrieve the awning strap on my A & E awning that I lost control of when putting the awning back up and was rolled in with the awning. I've tried feeling for the strap loop by wedging my hand in the awning cover case but can't feel it. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
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We use a small line through the strap loop when furling the awning, which allows us to pull the loop out enough to retrieve next time. We remove and store the line. Add this to you routine and the problem goes away!
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06-02-2019, 03:11 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2018 23' International
brighton
, east sussex
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 8
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Excellent idea
We are uk owners of an international and took delivery two weeks ago and have the same issue. I like your idea but wonder if the strap on our vans should be longer in the first place?
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07-07-2021, 05:57 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
Butternut
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 18
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Thanks for the excellent advice to retreive the awning strap. It's taken this long for me to get scaffolding around my rig for other maintenance and focus on retreiving the strap per your advice. Length of strap is now extended and ready for my road trip next week.
Much appreciated.
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07-07-2021, 06:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Thank you for closing the loop on the issue. It helps folks know the issue is solved. Have a good weekend!
We’re on a five week road trip to the east coast across Texas, Maryland, and Alabama at the moment
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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