How long does it take to crank up he awning? Is it hard?
239163
These are awesome! I use my light wieght Dewalt cordless drill with the crank rod in and the awning turns into a power awning. It's extremely fast and has a nice secure "tight" feel. This let you open the awning just a few feet if you like , like if there's a tree keeping you from opening it fully, and it won't unwind any further on it's own. It was very easy to install just be careful unwinding the old springs if they're not broke. Even if using just the hand crank without a drill, it still goes in and out quickly.
239164
I use a 18v.d.c. drill moter. It starts out hard then as it get easier. So it doesn't take about 15 seconds with the drill moter, hope this was helpful.
239165
It is really easy to crank the awning in and out.No springs to worry about.It takes about 1 or 2 minutes to open or close.I bought the telescoping crank handle also. Hope this helps.
239166
I installed myself. If you do be careful the springs are unwound. Purchase the wand so you can crank the end piece. It is very easy to crank. Sun setter makes excellent awnings and replacement parts.
239167
I have not timed it but it is very short, just a guess but maybe 20 seconds. It is very easy to crank - it is a great system. Ken
239168
No more than a minute cranking time. Getting it ready to crank takes more time.
239169
Not hard at all cranks very easily. Just have a second pair of hands when installing it
239170
It is easy to crank up the awning. Takes about a minute. It depends how fast you crank the handle. I love mine. It was a lot cheaper than replacing the springs.
1795841
It took 2 ppl about 20 to 40 mins. It is easier w an extra set of hands!! It is a heavy machine!
277872
with the awning all the way down turn the white limit about 20 turns then run it up, if it doesn't stop short do that again, then once you get it to stop short turn the white limit the other way and the awning should go up in steps until you get it to where you want it.
75694
Not hard, but takes some patience. Work bottom up and don't tighten everything until you're done.
1838477
Not too hard. Just take your time. A helper would be great but could be done alone.
496717
I watched the video at E-Trailer.com and followed the Blue Ox instructions. It took me about 2-3 hours by myself, although it would be easier with help.It is not a hard job if you are good with tools. Check this video out. http://www.etrailer.com/p-BX1689.html
1408434
Not too hard. Just give yourself a big area where you can separate all the parts then follow the directions. Took me about 2 hours and I am pretty handy.
986223
I had it all done in about an hour. But I am a guy and it was just a matter of following the instruction pictures. Not hard at all!
37313
Takes about 1-1/2 hours. Follow the instructions EXACTLY, as the order of assembly is frequently important. Requires 7/16" wrenches, pliers, large philips screwdriver. If you have basic small tool skills, you can do it.
2275715
There are two bolts at either end that you loosen and then adjust the bolt with the plastic caps on it to raise or lower the entire awning. This was still no enough adjustment for me so I made some custom mounts with about a 30 degree pitch to them out of 2 x 4 stock and that fixed the issue.
1674249
Approximately 20 minutes if you already have your tools handy. It is simple.
937771
Very easy to install. I suggest you use a couple of saw horses laying the awning across them. BE SURE TO PUT STRAPS AROUND THE AWNING AND ARMS. When the crank up is removed the awning will spring open if not strapped. Once you remove the crank up devise you can easily insert the motor. After you have reinstalled your awning you can adjust the travel with the two adjustment slots on the motor housing and the remote. There is an adjustment fro up and one for down. The whole installation took me no more than 30 minutes. I hope this helps.
1212088
About an hour and a half with two people. Just measure twice. pre drill and mount the brackets. The most time was spent leveling the awning. Do not rely on attached level. Use your own.
673665
I am not an expert, just a typical homeowner and I was able to put the awning up eith the help of my son-in-law in about four hours. Yes, it is heavy so it must be bolted into studs or screwed into concrete with concrete bolts (which are provided). In my case we were installing over vinyl siding so we had to first bolt a 2x8 board into studs with four sets of two bolts evenly spaced. That's the hardest part. Then it's just a matter of screwing the end mounts onto the board and hanging the awning. Hope this helps.
701304
That depends on the amount of curvature you have. This awning normally stows away in a straight line. If you use this awning, you would most likely have to slide it on and off each time you set it up. A slight curve could possibly be compensated for with the height of the legs when extended. My answer would be "Maybe".
2153416
Probably about 30 - 45 min depending on you level of experience. Not difficult but important that you use enough glue and tighten well. I had one screw in particular that gave me trouble.
79368
Hit up youtube they have a lot of videos telling you how to do it, I've never done this before and I was really not that hard took me about 45 minutes works great