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Ok, may be a compromise answer, and a support of previously suggested answers.
I use a Kampa type (homemade version of, at a fraction of the cost!) pulley system, to fit my rather heavy air awning on my own. I can fit the pulley from the rear end of the rail through a factory 'fitted' entry point, whilst feeding awning from front of rail.
I ALWAYS clean (small bottle brush) and lubricate the rail with a silicone lubricant before trying to fit the awning. It really does make a difference!
My service engineer was 'annoyed' by the 'redundent' (never used for awning or anything else by me!) opening/entry point in the rail on the offside of my van, he closed it up with pliers, implying that it had been 'opened' after manufacture, by a similar method for purposes unknown! The implication being, you can create a convient entry point of your own in the rail by a simililar method!
If you don't wish to modify the rail, simply feed the the pulley in first from the front, use it to fit the awning, then leave in situ. On removing the awning (never needed the pulley for that!) simply remove after the awning.
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Topic: awning rail opening
