2018 Forza awning problem

[Landj6]

2018 Forza awning problem. My awnings do not deploy properly... One side on both the front and rear catch and deploy crookedly... Wonder if the shock absorber is worn out???

Anyone have this problem???

[Morich]

My first thought when you say they catch , is that I want to look at all the points which might be prone to snagging. Things like a loose screw or rivet can get to a point where they stick out and rub or snag on some other part.
After that, lube is always something to consired on things that hang out in the weather.
Not something to get heavy with but a can of your prefered lube may do a lot.

I like white lithium grease in a spray can for lots of things like this and doors, windows, etc. WD40 is great but thew lithium is a bit heavier and last better in the weather.
Anything that moves and rubs on other parts as it does? Hinges last much longer if they are not rusted when we try to move them!

[Landj6]

I will take a look at my awnings for those issues you suggested.... I was able to get a hold of the manufacture and they said it may be as simple as an adjustment. The awning is a Carefree Latitude model and the the "pitch" adjustment may well be the problem ... They sent me the op manual so I'll shall try that as well...


Thanks for you response

[Morich]

I think of the pitch adjustment as when we can put one arm adjusted to keep one corner higher than the other to let heavy rain run off.
Sounds like a definite problem if it was set to slope and not set back when retracted!
Maybe as easy as making sure both arms are the same length setting?