Mounting An Awning

Mount top trim in channel of the mounting bracket and allow the awning to hang.

Mounting an awning.

Measuring tape electric drill with 1 8 and drill bit wrench or socket wrench 3 8 lag bolts 3 long silicone caulking chalk line level stud finder. Mount camel back brackets to the house insuring that the screws penetrate the sheathing. Measure accurately down from mounting trim to the point recommended by the manufacturer. Keep in mind you can t rely on set screws to vary the awning level and plumb.

Many manufacturers utilize a mounting rail that attaches to the brackets. Here s how to go about installing a retractable awning. After installing the brackets the installation process of the awning can vary based on the awning itself as well as the type of mounting. What we used to mount our awning step 1.

How to install an rv awning from scratch step 1 place butyl tape cam25013 along the back of your extrusion rail. Test fit awning to van and decide where to place the brackets. Doing so allows the awning housing to mount to the rail. It will stay locked in the mounting channel.

The ladder rack comes with all the necessary. We used three of the four brackets one on. Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets. Bolt the brackets.

The butyl tape will help keep out moisture and. Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb. Make sure the ends are. Step 3 attach.