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Im having problems with the middle pole of the awning roof. The metal hooked part that hooks into the cabin keeps coming out of the plastic piece on the end of the pole when I am trying to get the awning up. Its difficult enough on my own (having practised, i can just about do it) without the whole pole falling out leaving the hool still attached to the cabin. Its also at the highest part that even with my little step ladder Im on tip toes. How do I get the hooked bit to stay in the plastic end of the pole? Its a 1997 Pennine Sterling.

Thanks

use some of this and glue it back in

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Araldite-Rapid-Super-Strong-Adhesive-Glue-2x15ml-/390309811516?pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&hash=item5ae047153c

you will get it from any diy/supermarket.

You could buy new hook ends

http://www.penroseoutdoors.co.uk/acatalog/Folding_Camper_Accessories.html

Pieface

Quote: Originally posted by the black fox on 09/6/2011

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you really need to take the pole and plastic insert into a workshop or somewhere with a decent vice ,worst way a low brick wall will suffice ,insert the plastic sleeve into pole and then gently ping the outer wall of the steel pole with a centre punch and hammer ,this will form a small indentation into the pole and hold it in place till it needs replacing .using the likes of araldite etc will work but its a bugger to remove if it ever needs replacing

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okay thanks will try the glue first and the tape - if that fails at least I know I can get replacement plastic bits with hooks. thats great!

Thanks Pauline49 for saying about the poles coming loose and wacking you on the head - I thought it was just me it happened to!