How to tell if your RV awning rail is coming loose, and how to fix it

By Dustin Simpson
During an inspection of a 2019 Grand Design Momentum in the shop, I found the awning rail coming loose at the roofline of the RV. In the video below, see the telltale sign that got me to inspect the rail, and see just how far the rail had come loose. I’ll also show you how to get the rail back in place.

Additional information for the RV awning rail DIY crew

The fix is to tighten the rail back in place. To help with this, you can increase the size of the screw from a No. 8 to a No. 10. You can also drill additional mounting holes between the pre-drilled 6” areas. Here are the ones I used (they’re currently out of stock but at least so you can see).

You can also install trifold rivets. Make sure to clean and reseal as needed on the top of the side rail with non-sag Dicor sealant.

Tip: Cut the Dicor bottle tip small and pinch it with pliers so it’s like a frosting tip. Then, slowly apply and knock down in place with the tip edge of the tube.

Watch the video below for a full walk-through.

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Thank you,
Dustin

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