Mounting An Awning

The awning can now be slid into its desired position.

Mounting an awning.

Position the front and rear brackets as close to these arms as possible. You don t want to install your awning and find out there aren t enough brackets to hold it. Positioning the awning and mounting brackets. Our awning starts roughly at the sliding door opening.

To mount the awning we decided to attach two bolts to each of the 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. Keep in mind much of the leverage gets transferred through the arms that fold out to support the awning material. First we slid the bolts into the mounting channels.

Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb. Many manufacturers utilize a mounting rail that attaches to the brackets. Or if your model uses wall brackets lock each foot in the bracket you previously installed. With the awning extended you can install the rest of your hardware on the awning arms.

But it was a bit of a process to get everything inserted and tightened down. Keep in mind you can t rely on set screws to vary the awning level and plumb. Use butyl tape or silicone sealant to prevent leaks. Lift the awning into place and bolt it to the brackets.

Secure the arms lower mounting holes to the rv with screws then do the same for the middle holes. Mark the location of the awning on the side of the house making sure it is level. Doing so allows the awning housing to mount to the rail. Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets.