Bigalthebear
Advanced Member
I purchased my 24.1 used. However, this shouldn't matter as to the model if you awning support arm and door interfere with each other
I'm inside the RV, out, in, out, in.........................
It's hot outside, a breeze comes and closes the door.
I move the door open, it closes.
There's no latching capability to keep it open.
If there was a factory installed ???? it's been ripped off/removed before me getting this coach.
Oh sure if the 2014 type awning wasn't open you could rope it, bungie the door open.
OOPs. I want the awning out, the door is now in the way.
Using hardware type items found at Home De--t and Men-rds I found a way.
The magnet holds the arm (that falls from gravity) if and when you do not desire to have the door held open.
Of course if it's windy outside use some sense. Common or otherwise.
The bracket with the foam surround is actually a tool type hook found at Home D. One of the arms was cut short and the foam also cut down to fit the remaining nub. This foam still allows the latch to snap shut and hold. When the foam wears out maybe use a rubber tubing of sort. Who knows.
That foam covered bracket is positioned to the far right of the door just on the edge. The latch is then place to match the in a position so when the door is at a 90 degree to the RV. This allows the awning arm to pivot down and out to grab hold of the door.
Yes, holes were placed in the RV for the screws. This is taboo among the many. If a sealant is used in the holes and around the item that is fastened it's better than nothing.
The magnet is held to the RV with 3M VHB two side tape.
Could it be ripped off from the RV with a high wind. Anything is possible.
Just showing an idea. Improve upon it if you may.
The picture showing the (3 prong T-nut and washer) captures the right screw (of the two) of the bracket with the foamed arm. I used a machine screw in that position for a secure method of attachment. Yes, this could be improved upon and probably will be this coming season. RV doors are not really firm with their innards.
I'm inside the RV, out, in, out, in.........................
It's hot outside, a breeze comes and closes the door.
I move the door open, it closes.
There's no latching capability to keep it open.
If there was a factory installed ???? it's been ripped off/removed before me getting this coach.
Oh sure if the 2014 type awning wasn't open you could rope it, bungie the door open.
OOPs. I want the awning out, the door is now in the way.
Using hardware type items found at Home De--t and Men-rds I found a way.
The magnet holds the arm (that falls from gravity) if and when you do not desire to have the door held open.
Of course if it's windy outside use some sense. Common or otherwise.
The bracket with the foam surround is actually a tool type hook found at Home D. One of the arms was cut short and the foam also cut down to fit the remaining nub. This foam still allows the latch to snap shut and hold. When the foam wears out maybe use a rubber tubing of sort. Who knows.
That foam covered bracket is positioned to the far right of the door just on the edge. The latch is then place to match the in a position so when the door is at a 90 degree to the RV. This allows the awning arm to pivot down and out to grab hold of the door.
Yes, holes were placed in the RV for the screws. This is taboo among the many. If a sealant is used in the holes and around the item that is fastened it's better than nothing.
The magnet is held to the RV with 3M VHB two side tape.
Could it be ripped off from the RV with a high wind. Anything is possible.
Just showing an idea. Improve upon it if you may.
The picture showing the (3 prong T-nut and washer) captures the right screw (of the two) of the bracket with the foamed arm. I used a machine screw in that position for a secure method of attachment. Yes, this could be improved upon and probably will be this coming season. RV doors are not really firm with their innards.
