Mounting An Awning

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

Mounting an awning.

Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets. Step 3 attach. Mark the location of the awning on the side of the house making sure it is level. The ladder rack comes with all the necessary.

Mount camel back brackets to the house insuring that the screws penetrate the sheathing. Many manufacturers utilize a mounting rail that attaches to the brackets. The butyl tape will help keep out moisture and. Test fit awning to van and decide where to place the brackets.

Switch out the ladder rack hardware for stainless steel optional. Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb. 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. Step 2 with a helper hold the extrusion rail against the rv in the location of your choice.

Bolt the brackets. Doing so allows the awning housing to mount to the rail. 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.

Make sure the ends are. We used three of the four brackets one on. It will stay locked in the mounting channel. How to install an rv awning from scratch step 1 place butyl tape cam25013 along the back of your extrusion rail.