By the way that's a nice looking Tradewind. Skin looks nice and clean

Nevermind on the PM...here are links to the two pics I mentioned;
1) http://www.airforums.com/photos/show...0&userid=39803
2) http://www.airforums.com/photos/show...0&userid=39803

It just so happens the awning is out right now drying out from this weekend's trip. I took two pics that will hopefully help show you what you need to see. The insert image doesn't seem to want to work right now, so I will send the pics in a PM.

Cheers,
Eric

If you ever get a chance to post a picture of how the cross arms latch, I'd love to see it. I think that whatever they attach to are missing on mine. I thought the hook on the end fastened to the roller but the arms aren't long enough to reach and come apart when extended. I'm trying to get the hooks replaced but need to know what they hook onto. Because I haven't done this the awning had been damaged some due to wind that flaps it up.

This is the way I work mine, and I assume it is the correct way, however it is different than the awnings on my previous two SOB trailers...about 2/3 of the way up the main arms are round metal stops that are ~3/8" in diameter. If you pull the main arms all the way out on both sides at the same time (requires two people), then one person can hold one side real tight, while the other person extends the support arm (cross brace) out on that same side and slide it up against the metal stop, and then secure by tightening the knob on the support arm. Then repeat the same steps for the other side.

This awning is not the most user friendly as it takes two people to operate unlike newer awnings, however once the awning is secure it seams to hold nice and tight. Also, my awning looks like new after nearly 35 years, so I'm very impressed with the longevity of the awning material.

Can you tell me how your Awning (Carefree) cross braces latch, keeping the awning from flying up. Got the same one on my 72 TW but there is no way to secure the arms. Thanks