This is the most straight to the point video I've ever seen in my life. Your video and simple instructions got me out of one hell of a pickle! I'm so glad I didn't click on another one first because I already know they would have been wasting my time. My hat is off to you good sir. Thank you.
8 yesrs ago and still the best instructional video on awning deployment. Purchased our first trailer camper with an awning and Im 54 years old, could not figure this out without probably breaking it. Watched it 3 times and worked through it. makes perfect sense now, my setup was exactly the same. 2006 jayco jay flight.
I've watched a LOT of videos trying to find where I was going wrong and this sir is the best that I've seen! Thank you so much for such clear instructions without dragging it on unnecessarily!
Says 10 years ago for me, and still the most useful staright to the point video. I watch his “ how to close your awning “ video as well and same. Thank you sir
Thank you so much. I just bought a 1996 Mallard 25' fifth wheel and have never owned a trailer before. This kind of clear advise is greatly appreciated. I look forward to watching the entire series.
Thank you! We just purchased a rv and never took one down before. Watched your video, then put it down, and back up again to practice! Great easy instructions!
By far the best video out there. I only wish I watched it years ago when I first got this RV. I've definitely been doing things the hard way. Thanks so much! 👍👍
0:20 travel lock, 0:32 black knob, 0:46 open\close lever, 1:18 tether open awning, 1:40 inner arm\other arm, 2:08 extended arm strut[s]. For stowing, reverse steps, move open\close lever to close, press detent on end of awning to unlock inner arm, spring in awning will furl up fabric Thanks for this vid, very helpful
You are “the man”! Your great at what you do! Make more videos, not just anybody can be in front of a camera and talk through demonstrations . But you can! Thanks for being very clear , easy to follow and I guess some of it has to do with the tone of the voice .. Thanks
Thank you,after struggling with our used camper and then watching this, I realized that the handles to adjust arms and the travel locks were all broken off, I ordered the parts and watched videos on how to replace them, should be a lot easier now. We had to push the buttons in with a nail to adjust arms before
i love your videos! you do a great job at being very clear, and to the point! you really should keep making more of these kinds of videos! cuz not just anybody is cut out to be a doing demonstrations in front of the camera,, so thanks again! its helped alot
Excellent- as I was certain I was not raising mine 100% correct, bought a used horse trailer, with awning- having no instructions or prior experience I had to figure out with a little trial & error , Hadn’t used it but a few times as the fabric was cracking & torn, Just replaced last week with new awning fabric, But I had been failing to fully raise the extension arms & lock them out at the top as you did, I had them at about a 45 degree angle which did little in the way of stability. Now I know the proper method.👍
Oh, THANK YOU!! I knew how to do this some 30 odd years ago. Old saying if you don't use it you lose it... well, I haven't RVed for many years, and had forgotten how to do this. Thanks for the refresher course!
you prolly dont give a shit but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an instagram account? I was stupid forgot the login password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me.
@Cameron Patrick Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and Im in the hacking process now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
you are so good at this! your instructions are very clear and to the point, and done very professionally! and minus all the jibber jabber,,, keep makin more videos!
Excellent, congrats! Clear and easy instructions on how to open the awning. Straight to the point. Very useful. But it would be even better if it was included how to retract the awning as well. This is a trick step too. Thanks.
Thank you! Very clear instructions, plus the awning structure is very similar to my little Arctic Fox fifth wheel. I've been avoiding setting up the awning, but will give it a try now.
I’m about to go camping with 11 women. This is the first time I will be alone without my spouse. This was a great reminder video to opening the awning. Thank you!
Excelente amigo. I had mine come out exactly as you described. But first I needed to get on a ladder at the control end and pulled it free, then the strap fell out where I could see it. I stopped my pulling and went to the strap and Click click and she was down. Then I did your adjustmenrt to be sure the cover is tight then push to the level that suited me and the weather environment and we be done. I just bought the RV and this was the first time I extended it. Any advice on tying the two ends down in case of sudden gusts?
great video. I saw the dealer do it when I bought the rig but exact steps escaped me when I went to do it myself. I forgot to trip the release up top so I couldn't get mine open. It looks like there is just the release on the one side, not on both from your video correct?
Thanks mate, I had it open but it wasn’t looking right. I didn’t have the top (little black knob) arm all the way out, probably saved me some possibly expensive repairs later.
I just witnessed another camper have a great idea. They put a bright colored pool noodle at each arm end after erecting the awning. This saves other campers or yourself from hitting the open arm with your head.
I just bought a used 98 wilderness 19 ft travel trailer. Couple things I really like to get a manual on operation of everything but the forward awning arm is stuck and it is appropriate 4" higher then the rear one. Help
How to survive Wind or Bad weather... I learned the hard way and lost my awning twice in one season at Quartzsite. "Shade Pros" shared a solution. After they repaired my awning, they showed me how to cinch it down with tie down straps (ratchet or cambuckle). Using two on each side to secure each axis, (fwd/back left/right). Not too tight, just enough to snug and restrict movement. This set up survived major wind events with 50+mph gusts for a whole season. I've seen so many lose their awning to wind, which could creep up like a dust devil or blow 30-50mph gusts on otherwise calm day. Cinch it down or roll it up. Better safe...
Mine pulls out and makes that same clicking sound. Then after about 4 feet of extending, the awning starts picking up speed and flying down. Think my tension spring needs to be tightened? I think this awning was replaced at one point but I'm not 100% sure.
I used greenhouse repair tape. It comes in different colors (I used clear, 4" wide, 10' length), and is less expensive than the RV awning tape sold. I ordered mine using ebay, free shipping. Its available on Amazon too. My only suggestion is to be very scrupulous in selecting a product. Not all are UV protected, and the thickness can vary. I was so happy with the tear repair on my new (to me) awning, that I ordered and 'installed' the product along the seams of both awnings, where it attaches to the RV. Hope this helps!!
This is the most straight to the point video I've ever seen in my life. Your video and simple instructions got me out of one hell of a pickle! I'm so glad I didn't click on another one first because I already know they would have been wasting my time. My hat is off to you good sir. Thank you.
8 yesrs ago and still the best instructional video on awning deployment. Purchased our first trailer camper with an awning and Im 54 years old, could not figure this out without probably breaking it. Watched it 3 times and worked through it. makes perfect sense now, my setup was exactly the same. 2006 jayco jay flight.
Are you in Australia?
@@JoshMate-lz4hy Nope, Iowa
I've watched a LOT of videos trying to find where I was going wrong and this sir is the best that I've seen! Thank you so much for such clear instructions without dragging it on unnecessarily!
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Says 10 years ago for me, and still the most useful staright to the point video. I watch his “ how to close your awning “ video as well and same. Thank you sir
Thank you so much for your tutorial! I am a 23 female & haven't been able to open my awning until today!!! It was raining a lot today. 😊
Thank you so much. I just bought a 1996 Mallard 25' fifth wheel and have never owned a trailer before. This kind of clear advise is greatly appreciated. I look forward to watching the entire series.
Thank you! We just purchased a rv and never took one down before. Watched your video, then put it down, and back up again to practice! Great easy instructions!
A perfect video! Straight to the point with no long talk about ever god forsaken detail. Thank you
By far the best video out there. I only wish I watched it years ago when I first got this RV. I've definitely been doing things the hard way. Thanks so much! 👍👍
This guy should b an educator. Fantastic job of step by step awning instructions for dummies!!!
0:20 travel lock, 0:32 black knob, 0:46 open\close lever, 1:18 tether open awning, 1:40 inner arm\other arm, 2:08 extended arm strut[s].
For stowing, reverse steps, move open\close lever to close, press detent on end of awning to unlock inner arm, spring in awning will furl up fabric
Thanks for this vid, very helpful
I just bought a new camper and your awning videos made me an awning champ 💪🏻😃
Thank you Mike and camera crew! This was a great help, you guys should redo this video for 2020!
You are “the man”! Your great at what you do! Make more videos, not just anybody can be in front of a camera and talk through demonstrations . But you can! Thanks for being very clear , easy to follow and I guess some of it has to do with the tone of the voice ..
Thanks
Excellent presentation! I clicked on the video not even realizing it was the same model as mine so this video was perfect for me. Thank you ver much!
Thank you for showing how simple it is. Great video
Thank you so much! You helped a little 110 lb woman help her 95 year old neighbor get his awning up! Much appreciated.
You are the reason I love RVING. The Code need not be written. It is who we are. Help thy neighbor....
@@pattyharris5102 thanks
Thank you,after struggling with our used camper and then watching this, I realized that the handles to adjust arms and the travel locks were all broken off, I ordered the parts and watched videos on how to replace them, should be a lot easier now. We had to push the buttons in with a nail to adjust arms before
Excellent instructions, clear and precise, thank you very much.
Clear, simple and to the point no extra words. Can't thank you enough.
Excellent how-to video. To the point. Easy to follow. Thanks to you.
I love a man in uniform. Thank you for this vital data sir.
Thank you so much, just bought a new camper and could not figure it out for the life of me haha!! Thank you! quick, but informing video!!
Same. Thank you.
Fantastic job man, I've never appreciated an instructional video more than this one
Thanks for the video. I will be opening ours for the first time tomorrow!
Thanks, I was struggling for like 40 mins and this fixed it in 2, great video good sir.
You're a life saver, I've had to watch this video periodically for years.
Me too Titus.. Like every single time I put my awning up 😂 old age is hell I'm telling ya 😆
i love your videos! you do a great job at being very clear, and to the point! you really should keep making more of these kinds of videos! cuz not just anybody is cut out to be a doing demonstrations in front of the camera,,
so thanks again!
its helped alot
You did a great job explaining this task. Thank you
Just used this video to figure out my new to me trailer awning! Thanks!
Great simple easy to understand info, really appreciate your time . Cheers from Aussie 👴🏼🇦🇺👍🏼
This 100% helped me with my awning. Thank you!
Thank you! Opened the awning for the first time by myself!
Thanks from Australia 🇦🇺, this helped alot
This was very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I had no idea how to do it.
Excellent tutorial. Thank you!
Excellent- as I was certain I was not raising mine 100% correct, bought a used horse trailer, with awning- having no instructions or prior experience
I had to figure out with a little trial & error ,
Hadn’t used it but a few times as the fabric was cracking & torn,
Just replaced last week with new awning fabric,
But I had been failing to fully raise the extension arms & lock them out at the top as you did,
I had them at about a 45 degree angle which did little in the way of stability.
Now I know the proper method.👍
That’s pretty much a perfect how to video! Thanks!
can't thank you enough for this video! it was a Godsend!!!
Oh, THANK YOU!! I knew how to do this some 30 odd years ago. Old saying if you don't use it you lose it... well, I haven't RVed for many years, and had forgotten how to do this. Thanks for the refresher course!
you prolly dont give a shit but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an instagram account?
I was stupid forgot the login password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me.
@Ricky Tyson instablaster =)
@Cameron Patrick Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and Im in the hacking process now.
Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Cameron Patrick it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thank you so much you saved my ass :D
@Ricky Tyson no problem xD
Thank you. Best video on this, ever.
Thank you! Simple to follow your directions
Thank you I have never put an awning up before and it is now successfully up.
Thanks a lot! You helped me start to put up my awning!
you are so good at this! your instructions are very clear and to the point, and done very professionally! and minus all the jibber jabber,,,
keep makin more videos!
Thank you! Now i got myself corrected. I appreciate it a lot.
Great presentation! It really helped me ! Thank you !
Excellent, congrats!
Clear and easy instructions on how to open the awning. Straight to the point. Very useful.
But it would be even better if it was included how to retract the awning as well. This is a trick step too.
Thanks.
Sorry, when I wrote my previous comment, I had not seen that you had a separate video for retract the awning.
Thanks for your helpful videos.
Thank you! My first time taking our camper out we bought!
You make a great video man. Thx!
thank you, just bought a skyline and was not sure how to open awning.... this helped out
Will make my camping trip much more enjoyable tomorrow
Yeah!!!! Best tutorial ever!!!!! Thank you!
Awesome video...THANK YOU !!
Thank you! Very clear instructions, plus the awning structure is very similar to my little Arctic Fox fifth wheel. I've been avoiding setting up the awning, but will give it a try now.
thank you
Great video, simple!!
I’m about to go camping with 11 women. This is the first time I will be alone without my spouse. This was a great reminder video to opening the awning. Thank you!
Thank you soooo much this helped 100%
I like your videos very specific .new subscriber!
thanks
Thankyou straight to the point!!!!
this video help me so much!thank you sir!
I have been trying to figure out how to open this damn awning I appreciate this video
Excelente amigo. I had mine come out exactly as you described. But first I needed to get on a ladder at the control end and pulled it free, then the strap fell out where I could see it. I stopped my pulling and went to the strap and Click click and she was down. Then I did your adjustmenrt to be sure the cover is tight then push to the level that suited me and the weather environment and we be done. I just bought the RV and this was the first time I extended it. Any advice on tying the two ends down in case of sudden gusts?
This guy's a professional.
great video. I saw the dealer do it when I bought the rig but exact steps escaped me when I went to do it myself. I forgot to trip the release up top so I couldn't get mine open. It looks like there is just the release on the one side, not on both from your video correct?
Going out to put my awning up now.
Expecting 103 high today in beautiful southern Oregon.
Muchas gracias por la manera en que lo explicas !! aprendí contigo 👌👍🤝🤛💯
thank you for the video, it helped me
Great video 👍 good work thanks
Thanks mate, I had it open but it wasn’t looking right. I didn’t have the top (little black knob) arm all the way out, probably saved me some possibly expensive repairs later.
ok still a few days until I take off so I will practice in my drive. Thanks very good.
Thank you so, I bought my son a camper and could not get the canopy open. Thank you so much
Good Job on the Video! Thank you!
thank you . just used this on a camper i brought and had no idea how to open it ..thanks
why did my black strap disapper in to the roll i used my wand as instructed. how do i roll it out now?
So helpfu! Thank you
I just witnessed another camper have a great idea. They put a bright colored pool noodle at each arm end after erecting the awning. This saves other campers or yourself from hitting the open arm with your head.
That's a wonderfully idea.
Perfectly clear. Thank you, thank you!!
Thanx I have a 2006flagstaff , never needed it so never used it. I'll give it another try
Do you stake the poles or leave them attached to the trailer? Not sure exactly what they’re called but I believe they would be the legs of the awning
I just found you! Thank God!
I just bought a used 98 wilderness 19 ft travel trailer. Couple things I really like to get a manual on operation of everything but the forward awning arm is stuck and it is appropriate 4" higher then the rear one.
Help
Great vid. I was setting mine up wrong.
What about putting the leg's attached to the camper on the ground?
Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much!!!!
nice video! Do you have a robo foot?
My a&e setup has another roll on the slide-out extension kitchen with no arms to interact with
How to survive Wind or Bad weather... I learned the hard way and lost my awning twice in one season at Quartzsite. "Shade Pros" shared a solution. After they repaired my awning, they showed me how to cinch it down with tie down straps (ratchet or cambuckle). Using two on each side to secure each axis, (fwd/back left/right). Not too tight, just enough to snug and restrict movement.
This set up survived major wind events with 50+mph gusts for a whole season. I've seen so many lose their awning to wind, which could creep up like a dust devil or blow 30-50mph gusts on otherwise calm day.
Cinch it down or roll it up. Better safe...
How do you know if the latch up top is closed or open?
I can't see the tether, is it any other way to pull the awning down?? please help I'm melting here. Thank you.
Never leave it down low unless you enjoy walking into it and knocking yourself out.
Ive always enjoyed that so I leave it low
Mine pulls out and makes that same clicking sound. Then after about 4 feet of extending, the awning starts picking up speed and flying down. Think my tension spring needs to be tightened? I think this awning was replaced at one point but I'm not 100% sure.
I nearly pull a Mary Poppins every time I put mine away. That thing gets strong towards the end. I'm not sure if that's good or bad.
how do I secure middle arm of an awning
Well done sir...
how do you close this type of awning?
Thank you! From 2022! 😅 I’m remodeling my 2006
I just got a used rv and the black loop isn't sticking out. HELP
Thank you so much very helpful!
big help!! thanks so much. now i have to figure out how to repair tears
I used greenhouse repair tape. It comes in different colors (I used clear, 4" wide, 10' length), and is less expensive than the RV awning tape sold.
I ordered mine using ebay, free shipping. Its available on Amazon too.
My only suggestion is to be very scrupulous in selecting a product. Not all are UV protected, and the thickness can vary. I was so happy with the tear repair on my new (to me) awning, that I ordered and 'installed' the product along the seams of both awnings, where it attaches to the RV.
Hope this helps!!