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18/2/2018 at 7:06pm
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I know what an awning rail is but what is a roof rail?
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18/2/2018 at 7:33pm
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What's the year of the caravan as the manufacturers all change their designs over the years, I can then have a look at Google images to see if I can see what it looks like.
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18/2/2018 at 8:11pm
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I have had a look at some of the images but doesn't go close enough to see the actual awning rail. However, it looks like this is the new design which I'm not familiar with.
How far does the awning cord pull through before it jams and have you tried pulling the awning through the opposite way at all?
If it jams both ways then try something lighter such as the draught skirt (cord diameter should be the same size) so you can mark it with a piece of insulation tape (which is removable) to see exactly where the fault lies.
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19/2/2018 at 10:46am
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There appears to be a lack of answers to your problem therefore I would be inclined to start a new thread with the title: '2016 Swift Conqueror (Query)' as that way you will attract more interest with those that have that model. Having the title 'Awning' is related to just about any caravan so being more specific should gain some replies at least.
Just trying to help in receiving some feedback to your question.
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01/3/2018 at 3:31pm
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I had an issue feeding the awning on the rail, it snagged where the roof rail joined the awning rail. Investigation showed a large blob of mastik sitting in the awning rail. Removing this solved the problem. By the by,to make pulling the full size awning less of a struggle, I use the silicone rail spray but also had an eyelet fitted to each end of the awning pull cord with 12 inches of suitable nylon chord attached,just makes pulling the awning a bit easier.
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01/3/2018 at 8:35pm
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There is an awning rail brush you can buy for cleaning out the rail and also a tool to slide through to make sure that the channel is clear as well. I keep both in my tool kit and clean the rail out at the beginning of the season.
Awning Rail Brush
Awning Rail Spreader Tool
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03/3/2018 at 10:49pm
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Is there a tear on the awning cord. My awning use to go so far before I realized the material was torn.
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