Mounting An Awning

Here s how to go about installing a retractable awning.

Mounting an awning.

Doing so allows the awning housing to mount to the rail. The butyl tape will help keep out moisture and. Measure accurately down from mounting trim to the point recommended by the manufacturer. We used three of the four brackets one on.

Keep in mind you can t rely on set screws to vary the awning level and plumb. The ladder rack comes with all the necessary. Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets. After installing the brackets the installation process of the awning can vary based on the awning itself as well as the type of mounting.

What we used to mount our awning step 1. Make sure the ends are. Bolt the brackets. It will stay locked in the mounting channel.

Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb. Test fit awning to van and decide where to place the brackets. Mount camel back brackets to the house insuring that the screws penetrate the sheathing. Mount top trim in channel of the mounting bracket and allow the awning to hang.

Step 2 with a helper hold the extrusion rail against the rv in the location of your choice. Measuring tape electric drill with 1 8 and drill bit wrench or socket wrench 3 8 lag bolts 3 long silicone caulking chalk line level stud finder. How to install an rv awning from scratch step 1 place butyl tape cam25013 along the back of your extrusion rail. Step 3 attach.