Awning Arm Repair

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When I bought my 1979 Sovereign the Zip Dee awning arms were stuck and would not move. The fabric was fine but the arm just would not extend. This is how I fixed it. It was probably better to buy the correct parts and replace them but I was short on cash after the purchase.

First remove the awning arms and take a skill saw with a carbide blade and set the depth at 1/8 of an inch. Wear safety shield and goggles and saw like the picture approx 1/8 from both edges.



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After the cut you can pry the aluminum open and remove the stainless steel arm. Mine had white corrosion powder caused my a reaction where aluminum and stainless are left together for a long period.



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The old arm after removing the stainless


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Mark new tubing. I got mine from Amazon.com. Make sure holes are perfect.

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Fifth drill the stainless steel 5/16 for keeper pins. You must use a coolant on your drill bit.


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Picture showing pins in place. I have since found a shorter pin and the awning works just fine.



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