A&E Sunchaser (Dometic) Awning Spring Assembly Replacement
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2020
- We change out a A&E Sunchaser (Dometic) spring assembly. The lock was beginning to fail on this one, so we switched it out for a used one that I had.
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Thank you, you have given me some confidence replacing the spring on my Dometic 9100 awning. Great video!!! Loved the humor!!!!! The kids learning a skill!!
You are welcome.
Thank you... particularly for having so much fun removing the bolt. Not just me!
The struggle is real brother.
I appreciate this video more than you know. I was about to work on adjusting the tension not knowing that it ISN'T a single shaft with one spring. Seeing this saved me a lot of grief. Why it is so hard to find a spring-tightening video for the A&E 8500 is beyond me!
That's what I am here for.
video was very informative and your humor was awesome. thank you for making the instruction so easy to follow. going to attempt to replace the awning spring assembly later tomorrow following your step by step instruction.
Thanks Crystal
We all do things backward at times. I probably would have cut it out in editing, lol. I appreciate your honesty in leaving it in. Nice job.
Nobody is perfect
Awesome video! I'm looking to shorten a 12 foot to 8 foot and needed to understand how that spring works. And your humor is spot on hahahah. Thanks a ton!
Glad we could help. Glad you enjoyed it Mathew.
Hey thanks for the tutorial helps a lot.
Thanks to your video, gave me the confidence to try and fix mine, and it worked, not to mention the 3 to 4 I was quoted to have done by the pros.... well done buddy
Good deal Dale
Love your humor keep the videos coming!
Thanks Jeffrey
Hey Hillbilly, just finished replacing my awning using your spring assembly video. Everything went on very well and did some minor maintenance on the spring assembly(clean & lubricate). Ty
Awesome
Good video. The best part was the screw up. I watched the video just for that information...which way to wind the springs.
Glad you screwed up because it makes me feel better knowing I'm not the only one!
It happens to everybody Thomas, most people just edit that out....
Thank you much for this video it's exactly what I was looking for and now I have the confidence to see why mine is acting up.
Awesome
Thanks! You made it look easy. 🤔
It is not bad.
Just wanted to thank you for putting the video of my awning spring reset.
Last season we came back after our last trip to balsam lake provincial park.
Lindsay ontario Canada . We have been camping there since 1992 when our daughter was 2.
We have a 27 foot Dutchman trailer .They sure knew how to make garbage let me just say that.
Anyway I worked on boner and prowler travel trailers in the 70's as a teenager.
anyway we decided that we would buy new awning material after the last camp day 2020.
I didn't really know what I was doing but thought it's take off the old slap on the new.
And for the most part I was right accept I took the cap off the crank side and unraveling the spring.
We had the awning sitting in the rafters in the garage for 9 months.
My wife bought new awning material and we had it together in about 1and 1/2 hrs.
Taking into consideration I'm barley able to walk and very unstable when upright .
All I needed to know witch way and how the spring wound.
My wife of 35 years june 28 2021 will be cellebrating at camping as we have for 28 or more years
thanks to you.
I wound the front side counter clock 11 times and 9 clockwise on the other . I flicked the switch and it went up but needed help .
I wound 14 front and 14 clock and when we tryed again it went up like new.
Thanx again for showing my how to. Over the 35 years the amount of money we have saved doing our owen repair on cars trucks building fences in a townhouse none had there before to haveing to make a 7foot section of my fence slid out and put aside so i could drag my boat on the trailer I fixed out of parts .Young people please take time to learn handyman work .
Not only does it save you money but you know when you do the work you trust the guy.
we saved more than 50 to 100,000 fixing and building ourselves .From toilets to getting bicycles
from garbage fixing them and giving them to children who wouldn't have one .
Woork for yourself save money and don't forget be charitable like this man sharing his knowledge .
VERY good advice for everybody and VERY kind compliments Mike. Thank You !!!!
Thanks for doing a video on this older model awning (we are replacing the fabric on ours currently). It was instructive to see the same head that we have, and how to remove the bolt holding it to the arm (without having to fear that the spring tension was suddenly going to be released). Great job on showing your 'mistakes' regarding re-tensioning the spring-- that was very helpful. One suggestion - - don't assume your audience has any skills regarding something like drilling out the rivet. We had never done that before, and had to fumble our way through trying to pick the right drill size, and to understand exactly what we were trying to accomplish without screwing something up.
Thanks again, and we have liked and subscribed - - we look foreward to seeing more.
Thanks Corey. Glad we could help. This video was done some time ago. I hope I am getting better at explaining things. Please keep watching.
I knew you were going the the wrong way on the rewind the first time you did it but I couldn't tell you. TY
It happens....lol
good one.. I learned what I needed to do
And what not to do.....Thanks for watching William
Keep up the great work guys you make my day with the humor
Thanks Mad Jack
Always a pleasure.
Thanks Robert
Thanks again!
no problem
First time watching. Fun and informative. 😊
Thanks. Be sure and watch some of my newer videos too.
Loved your video
Thanks
Thank you. I wasn't paying attention and let all the winds out of my spring, so I was wondering how screwed I am.
Just wind it back up.
@@hillbillyrvI got it wound back up, but it's still not rolling back automatically. I'm in the middle of replacing my roof membrane and two sheets of decking, so I'll worry about it some other time.
Humor was good great detail
Thanks Alfredo
Just what I needed ; thank you ! helper still doesn't look happy !?
Cameron is always happy.
Great video!!! Thanks… what if the thing won’t roll out anymore. I hit the arm with something while driving… 🤦🏻♀️
That will be tricky. Be careful.
Looking for some insight on my Sunchaser 8200. Awning. Replaced the fabric. In the process I had to take the tension off of both ends. Got the fabric back on the tensioner back in the tube. Seems I can’t get the awning to extend or retract properly. Followed all the directions. Looking for what I may have done wrong in putting it back together
Thanks
Anthony
You have probably wound the springs wrong. AZ Expert just did a video on winding awning springs. It was the best explanation that I have ever seen for winding awning springs. He was working on a Dometic 9100, but his explanation will work on any RV awning. Be sure to let him know that I sent you.
What is that part called at 2:44 in your video that your putting the bolt through? I have an older model awning like yours but the part where the rod goes into the arm is broken and the rod just sits freely. Where can I find one of those parts the bolt goes through? Please help?
You should be able to go to your local RV dealer and find that tech that hangs onto all the old parts. They should have one in their junk drawer. Sorry I don't know what it would be called.
Thanks for showing the spring winding direction for us nuts who forgot to remember which way it unwound :-/
I wish I could say that never happened to me.
i know this is not the right place for the questions but I knew to CZcams protocol. I have a Dometic Sunchaser Awning Model 834EH13 400 and its missing the top cap and bolt. I have ordered the replacement cap but they don't come with the bolts. What type bolts and what length do i need to install the parts when they come in. Also would like to see a video on how all the aluminum arms come apart and how they are connected. The awning that came with my RV Cruiser Toy Hauler came in a big pile and I really dont know how they should go back together. Also if you could show how you install Semi Hollow Rivets because I have pieces that are missing the rivets. Thanks in advance for your help.
@@coyleroberson8835 WOW there is a lot going on in this comment. I don't have any plans at this time to do a video of all the different components of the manual awning arms.
@@hillbillyrv Sorry for all the mumbo jumbo. The real thing I need is what type and size bolt is needed to put the arm on the torque head. I was asking about the semi hollow rivets because they are missing from the slide arm. Didn't know what size or length of rivet I needed. Again sorry for all the questions. The awning you are working on looks just like the one I'm trying to put back together. Love your video's and hillbilly humor, I'm a hillbilly from Cookeville Tennessee. Thanks for listening.
@@coyleroberson8835 It's just a 1/4 inch bolt about 1.5 inch long. Still don't what rivets you are talking about.
Thank you for showing how the torsion springs are removed from the tube of the awning. I have an older (about 2000 vintage) 14' A&E Dometic model 700 or 710 Two Step awning on my motorhome that is extremely hard to roll out from the closed position, and the right end ratchet does not click and does not lock. According to Dometic customer service this awning and replacement parts are no longer available and it is obsolete. A local old time RV repair man thinks the torsion spring is probably broken. I think this awning has two torsion springs and maybe the left side is wound super tight so the awning stays closed without the lock working on the right end of the tube. My question is : could the head of a new awning roller assembly fit into the top of the old Two Step arms. That way I would only have to buy a new roller system - not included the expensive arms. Also, searching on E-Bay I found a smaller clip like spring and the circular gear to repair the ratchet parts on newer models of Dometic awnings. I wondered if either of these pieces that fit new awnings would work on mine.
I don't know. I don't ever remember working on a 2 step awning.
I need that replacement part. Where did you purchase it?
Thank you, how do we do the fabric on this model? It looks like the fabric is fed through the pipe?
I have many fabric replacement videos. Go check them out.
Do you need to replace the left hand assembly too? My spring failed and the awning opened on the highway during high winds. Looking at ordering parts for this job, but all videos only show the right hand spring torsion assembly being replaced.
Sounds like you broke both springs, so I would say yes, but I am not there. You can always just check the left side and see if it is wound or will wind up.
I have the some awning, how can I add tension to make it retract better?
Put a couple more turns on the spring. Be careful, those springs can be dangerous.
Thanks for your videos sir. I got a question, do you have a torsion spring and cap Right side for Dometic 8300 Awning that you want to sell?
No sorry
Thank you Sir.
I have a question.
I have the exact same awning and need to adjust the tension. I saw how you did it. I’m concerned that when I unbolt the bolt from the arm, it will unwind uncontrollably.
But didn’t happen to yours. Should I be concerned?
You have to be careful and unwind it in a controlled manner. It ain't going to kill you, but it can bang your hands up pretty good if you mess up.
Thanks for the video .
any idea how to wind the other side (doesn’t have on it to stop )
Wind it and reassemble it while you hold it.
@@hillbillyrv with legs on or with locking pliers
@@haroona3037 I have done it both ways.
Question, Where did you buy your awning parts from? No web site description. Also noted you replaced your water heater? Is it possible to use an electric heater out on the market compared @ 907.00?
Those were some used parts I had laying around. Most dealerships will have some of these old manual awning parts laying around. I don't know what WH you are referring to.
In your parts description sir. "Attwood Water Heater amzn.to/3aig63Z
Hi hillbilly, i came across a nice used awning for my camper if i want it. the problem is that its about 2 feet too long for my camper... so my question is can the roller tube be cut down the 2 feet too fit my camper? any information on this would be greatly appreciated. and thanks in advance.
You can cut the tube down to any length. The fabric is another story.
Thanx for the reply, I figured I would replace the canvas at the same time. I was hoping the roller tube was machined straight threw. so now that i know i am going to give it a try. thanx again.
I didn’t see where you showed how to replace the spring. That’s the whole reason we’re trying to fix this. Will it be obvious when we get it apart?
It should be.
Dear sir I am having trouble I helped my friend put a awning on and it’s got the 2 rivet deal like the sun chaser but it want retract at all now I did have to take the caps off I really need some advice I sure would appreciate it Bobby Patterson ky thank have good day
You probably need to wind the springs. If my videos don’t explain it, I am sure others on CZcams will.
My endcap broke off the arm on the other side. Can you tell me how to replace the endcap on the other side?
Much easier to replace the whole spring assembly. It will be the same as this video except on the other end and it won’t have the lock.
The "catch" in the "head" is called a "pawl".
Thanks
Can you change the awning fabric the same way?
You have to remove at least 1 spring assembly to change out a fabric, so yes.
So the side your working on locks via the ratchet up down switch. How did you lock opposite side or if you didn't might you know how. These are flat caps (I have the same ones) and most videos show a slightly coned cap with a hole to insert a pin thru shaft. Thanks
Hi Brian. This awning was a Dometic Sunchaser. maybe you have a Carefree Of Colorado or an Dometic 8500 awning. All manual patio awnings that I know of have a place to pin the left side spring assembly.
@@hillbillyrv yes mine is a sunchaser modle !! Where is the hole located. I looked all the way around the left side cap to no avail!!
@@hillbillyrv the only tiny hole i see is actually in the end of the cap but nothing that would allow a pin thru to lock shaft ?
@@brianfabry4823 There is a hole on the end of the cap. It had a small nail in it from the factory to keep it from unwinding. Does this help?
i have the same situation and trying to replace my fabric but cant find a way to pin the end without the lever. Did you come up with a solution?
Can this still be done if the awning is stuck in the closed position?
You defiantly have to get it unstuck first.
How do you loosen the tension on the torgue spring
Unwind it very carefully. If that wasn't shown in this video, watch some of my other awning videos.
Does only the side with the lock have to be tightened? Or does the other side spring have to be tightened as well? Thanks!
Manual awnings have springs in both ends. Thanks for watching.
@@hillbillyrv so both ends have to be tightened as well?
@@GoLdFiShChRiS9800 In this video, I just worked on one end. When I determined that it needed a little more spring tension, I just assumed that the other end was ok and I added a little to the one end.
Its All good about the wrong way winding lol > My Question is does the Other side wind up the Opposite direction ??
Yes
@@hillbillyrv Hey , I got it working right , the lock on it is getting sort of flimsy but it's working for now > Thanks For The Video Hillbilly RV !!!
@@2ndamendment770 Great
BTW I SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL.
Thanks Mike. Don't forget to share with your friends.
Is it the same for the other side? The side with the switch is fine but the other side locks up and doesn’t let me pull the awning all the way.
Yes. Mirror image of the lock end.
Thanks for the quick reply!
How do you rewind the spring on other end
Hold the awning tube and rotate the center shaft.
Hi there. We messed up. We forgot to mark the orientation of the end caps. Do you have any suggestions?
That’s a rookie mistake. Glad I never made that mistake. Oh NO my nose just grew a little.
The end cap with the lock will probably only go one way. Just match the other end to it. There should be an open slot for accessories when you get finished.
What size rivets?
3/16 Aluminum pretty long reach, like 1/2 inch or so.
Where has Cameron been I haven't seen him in your videos in quite a while now
He is in school. He is a junior this year.
@@hillbillyrv cool
I have the same one and the lock will not move how could I free the lock or do I need to replace the head if so where do I buy it from
You can probably still buy them new or go to you're local RV dealer and see if they have a used one laying around.
I actually used the vise grips moved the rod back and forth and it broke loose thanks for the video
@@MrTylerspad awesome
2019 I had a very bad leak into the trailer .The 2002 dutchman 27ft trailer we had to call someone to look at what was allowing the water from the A/C only to leak into trailer .
He went on top and he caucked around the A/C unit for $300 cd dollars .
it worked for the first 2weeks. Then the leak returned .
We finished the season with buckets.
It only leaked only when the we used it.
Before 2020 camping I convinced my wife I would l look at it.. I took the ac apart and found that a bolt head had warn through the rubber roof and wicked through the wood .
I cleaned everything up from the $300 fix and redid couvering the hole with rubber roof goo.
It hasn't leaked all winter and I'm confident it won't leak for as long as I own it.
I wasn't able to video I may have pics on my samsung maga phone if I can get any pics that would help I would be happy to put them online .As I said doing things yourself is the best feeling ever .
Thanx again to
Hillbilly RV and people like him .
BTW my wife would research online and show me the video just like finding
Hillbilly RV.Good luck all .
I love to see people put sealer around the outside of the base of an AC like that.....I have seen that done many times by customers, but I can't believe that a mobile RV service would have done that. Good catch on the hole in the roof.
Good job!!Humor---???
Thanks ????
HILLBILLY , U GOT THAT CORRECT AT LEAST. TURN THIS WAY, NO!!!! I MEAN THAT WAY... WAS SO CONFUSED.. HUMOROUS YOUR NOT!!
Thanks.....I think?
Hillbilly RV, I have a Sunchaser Dometic 834BX20.401, the catch lever works but no tension anymore, I think the spring end broke. I’m having a hard time finding a used replacement. Do you have one for me or know who does? Zip 98366 Thanks, Cory
Have you contacted Dometic?
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