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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / RVs / January 2008Bent Awning Tube
left awning down+left motor home+heavy Florida downpour=bent awning tube anybody have any luck straightening one? I see where "Jeff Dieterle" <djdieterle@hughes.net> contributed: >left awning down+left motor home+heavy Florida downpour=bent awning tube >anybody have any luck straightening one? A very difficult operation unless you have both the tools and the know-how. Unless you can find someone with both near your location, buy a replacement. Will Sill The self-appointed Curmudgeon of Sill Hill >> heavy Florida downpour=bent awning tube >> anybody have any luck straightening one? > A very difficult operation unless you have both the tools and the > know-how. Even then, could it be straightened enough to restore it to good, working order? Although I've never tried such a thing, I am skeptical that it would even be worth the effort, tools and expertise notwithstanding. > Unless you can find someone with both near your location, > buy a replacement. Good advice. I recall reading (here?) that do-it-yourself awning roller work is ill-advised: The torsion spring(s) inside the tube resents a considerable safety risk.  Signature:) JR I see where Jim Redelfs <jim.redelfs@NOSPAMredelfs.com> contributed: OP: >>> heavy Florida downpour=bent awning tube >>> anybody have any luck straightening one? Will: >> A very difficult operation unless you have both the tools and the >> know-how. JR: >Even then, could it be straightened enough to restore it to good, working >order? Although I've never tried such a thing, I am skeptical that it would >even be worth the effort, tools and expertise notwithstanding. I have seen a skilled craftsman (in a driveshaft shop) straighten steel tubes precisely with a torch --- and knowing where & how long to apply it. So I would not say straightening of an awning tube is _impossible_, but IMO it is not a DYI project, which is why I suggested: >> Unless you can find someone with both near your location, >> buy a replacement. JR: >Good advice. I recall reading (here?) that do-it-yourself awning roller work >is ill-advised: The torsion spring(s) inside the tube resents a considerable >safety risk. Yup. If he has to ask, he shouldn't try it. Will Sill I post to help rv'ers and to annoy the snot outa idjits, morons, and liberal kooks. If you're annoyed, check yer mirror to see why. >>> heavy Florida downpour=bent awning tube >>> anybody have any luck straightening one? [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > is ill-advised: The torsion spring(s) inside the tube resents a considerable > safety risk. I third this suggestion. I had mine professionally straightened, and when I saw the complications, I am certainly glad that I did. Worked fine, sold the motorhome. kh > left awning down+left motor home+heavy Florida downpour=bent awning tube > anybody have any luck straightening one? Too bad you're not in Ohio. I have one about 16-18 ft long I would give you. I assume it could be cut down to size easily. I would think that straightening one would be a huge task if it were bent to the degree it was unusable. It is aluminum, right? Hank <~~~crooked old man yes it's an aluminum tube, I can still open and close it with some assistance, fortunately my rv insurance will cover a replacement so I don't need to be concerned with repairing the bend On Jan 26, 7:17�am, "Jeff Dieterle" <djdiete...@hughes.net> wrote: > left awning down+left motor home+heavy Florida downpour=bent awning tube > anybody have any luck straightening one? Too bad you're not in Ohio. I have one about 16-18 ft long I would give you. I assume it could be cut down to size easily. I would think that straightening one would be a huge task if it were bent to the degree it was unusable. It is aluminum, right? Hank <~~~crooked old man
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