I have had my gas struts of the arms of my CofC Latitude patio awning three times repairing the ends of the roller do to driving with it extended (not recommended). The struts cannot be compressed with my 170 lbs pushing down on them. I have never noticed any slack in the awning when extending it.
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Jim & Roy Davis
2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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