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RV Awning Cinch Straps

RV Awning Cinch Straps are perfect for securing RV awnings, tow cables & cords, plus innumerable other jobs around the boat, RV, home or business.

Package includes two 1" x 10" awning cinch straps with a nylon buckle to allow for secure fastening.

$ 8.99 each

CAUTION: RV Awning Cinch Straps will only solve 50% of the problems that may occur with your awning. If your cinch straps are in good shape and are cinched properly to the awning arms, they will help prevent the problem of the awning arms coming open as you travel down the road.

The other problem that can occur is the failure of the primary manufacturers independent locking mechanism in the roller tube. When this fails, the roller tube begins to freewheel. The wind then causes the awning canopy to unravel and billow over the top of the rig. The arms stay locked to the side of the RV.

If either of these two things occurs, you are faced with a traumatic situation. Most likely you will have done a lot of damage to your awning and your rig. You are then faced with a major inconvenience and expense.

We highly recommend you check out our RV Awning Lock. This device prevents the roller tube from turning, thus preventing the arms from coming open as well as the roller tube from freewheeling. It is simple to install and easy to use. When you install the RV awning lock you will rest assured that your travels will be safe. You will also have 100% assurance that your awning won’t come open or unravel.

IF YOUR AWNING DOES COME OPEN (IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO USE EITHER CINCH STRAPS OR THE RV AWNING LOCK) HERE IS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO TO PREVENT AS MUCH DAMAGE AS POSSIBLE:

1. Pull over and try to get the awning side downwind. There may be an exit off the road which would allow you to turn the rig around, or to get off under an overpass or beside a building.
2. If the awning is not damaged at this point rewind the awning and secure to the rig. Be careful about going up on the roof. DO NOT go on the roof if the awning is not secure as it may go over the roof and hit you.
3. If you are still in a high wind condition DO NOT try and save the awning. The personal injury that could occur to you is not worth it. People have been seriously injured by awnings in windy conditions. (The most natural thing in the world is to try and save the awning and prevent potential damage to the rig)
4. If the Awning fabric is torn, cut it off and secure the arms to the rig.
5. In some cases the arms will be damaged and you may need to get help to cut the arms off the rig.

$ 8.99 each

Clip N' Clamps

Clip N' Clamps are the ultimate tool for stopping the annoying flapping of your awning. Most effective & easiest to attach or detach De Flapper on the market. The easy to use clamp snaps on and then releases with a push of the button. You'll really appreciate the speed at which you can remove these when you have to get your awning up in a hurry! Hasty removal of these could save your awning and prevent costly repairs. The ball bungee maintains proper tension. Can also be used for tarps, boat & BBQ covers. Pkg. of 4.

$ 18.99 each

Main Patio RV Awning Lock

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The Awning Lock will prevent both the canopy from unrolling and the arms from coming open as you travel down the road.

The #1 cause of insurance claims on RV's is awning damage. This is caused by the failure of the awning roller tube locking mechanism. Often this is due to vibration, wind or operator error. According to FMCA, wind will always win out over the friction lock that awnings employ.

The lock is comprised of two parts, the Lock Assembly and the Roller Tube Stop. The enclosed template is to be used for accurate placement of the lock There are bolt holes pre-tapped into the back of the lock. The lock is bolted near the top of the awning arm. The Roller Tube Stop screws into the roller tube assembly.

The machine tooled lock assembly has a pin going thru the middle. The pin has a groove cut into it. The lock assembly has a spring loaded plunger inside that slips into the groove when the pin is pushed in, preventing the pin from coming open when travelling down the road. To open and close the lock, you simply tap the pin with your awning wand. This superior made Awning Lock is simple to install and simple to use. Using an awning lock will give you added peace of mind as you travel safely down the road.

The package comes complete with full instructions and all parts including two drill bits, a metal center punch, screws and the necessary parts to install the Awning Lock.

You open and close the lock using your awning wand. There is a groove in the rod and a spring loaded plunger in the metal block. When the lock is closed the plunger drops into the groove preventing the lock from opening while you are traveling down the road. Only one lock is required for an awning and will eliminate the need for Velcro straps or ball bungies to secure the awning.

The lock fits Carefree & A&E awnings, with the exception of the A&E 2 Step.

$ 69.99 each

Awning Locked in Locked Position