Zip Dee awning stuck

[PeterF66]

Hi - i think I extended the main awning arm too far (beyond the 3 spots) and is stuck now, won't more forward nor backwards. Does anyone know a way to remove the inner bar from the main arming arm? Thanks much!

[Mollysdad]

since it's aluminum on aluminum, it's not real slippery, might try some dry lube in the main awning arm.
I'm assuming with a 23' it's a manual. You can remove the small bolt 3/16" from the bottom hinge plate, WHILE HOLDING THE ARM FIRMLY because there's some spring tension. Then without the load it should slide off. Give it a spray of T-9? dare I say silicone?

[badkat]

My awning seems to be stuck also. We can only pull it out about 2 feet at most. We have not pulled it out in months. My trailer is a 1999 Excella 28'. The fabric has been replaced a few years ago. It does have the lock on it which I understand they do not use anymore. Any tips on that one?

[Rich Jenkins]

Ja, tend to agree with Mollysdad. Get some lube in there (I like Silicone with a straw nozzle) and shoot it into the arm.

By the way there always used to be 4 adjustment holes on my awning arms, maybe things have changed. But if you are in between 4 and 3, then there should be a way to at least wiggle on the arm + lube should free it up. I'd get another person to help hold the awning while you work on the arms, though.

[waninae39]

you can disconnect them at the top hinge, the apply use dry lub

[PeterF66]

Thanks All - yes, it's a manual. I have taken the arms off and it is solidly stuck way after the three adjustment holes, I have tried everything, not moving even a mm. I gave up and ordered new arms from Zip-Dee yesterday.

[richard5933]

The locking pin might be stuck, or maybe a piece broke off inside. We just replaced our center rafter due to a problem similar to this - the pin malfunctioned and wouldn't let the rafter go in or out. Luckily I was able to work out the locking stud so we could close things up.