I figured out the problem with the slide out, A screw came out of the plastic end cap that goes on the awning , so it was binding up. 2 years ago on our first trip out we got caught in a windstorm, the wind caught underneath the slide out awning and forced it out about 3 inches, I had to get on top of the roof and wind it back up, so I guess the force from the wind loosen the screws, because the other side was loose also. I took pictures to share, but I can't figure out how to post them!
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