Thule 6200 adjustment

Morning all, I have looked through old threads but can not find how to adjust the angle that the Thule 6200 awning comes out at, when i wind out it clips the awning light and going back in it has to be lifted slightly to get it to pass the light. I have read on the Thule Webb site how to adjust and it mentions putting in washers but i cant understand where to put them. Has anyone done this or if not can anyone explain in easy language how to raise the angle slightly. Thanks for any info Kevin

I think any adjustment you make will affect the closing position in the cassette.Having said that I have not needed to adjust mine so have no experience.
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Thanks Kdc, this is where it gets confusing, in your picture there are no screws in the top 2 holes also i read in the Thule you need too add or remove washer's but not sure where from. Maybe next time i go west i will pop into Hill View awnings they are very good i went in there once before to get new clips too hold legs up and he showed me how to fix the new ones in. they are very helpfull. Thanks Kevin

There are 2 bolts and washers that adjust the angle of the awning, did you have the van from new? if so there should have been a plastic bag with 2 bolts, washers and instructions with the van. I first discovered this on my previous Kingham when the awning fouled the door when ajar, I cannot understand why this is not done at the factory, its not just A/S I have told several van owners about it including 3 friends with A/S vans.
With the awning wound out there are 2 plastic covers on the header rail that cover the adjusting points were the 2 bolts are screwed in, there are different number of washers for the various awnings. I will see if I still have the instructions, you should be able to find them on the Thule website.

Tim

Hi Tim, no unfortunately we bought the van second hand its 2015 and we got it early this year, could be like us as you get older thing's start to droop. I have looked at the Thule instruction but can't figure what they are referring too. As i say probably easier to drop into Hill View i am sure they will sort it. Just seen the pictures of the adjustment so when it stop's raining i will take a look to see if that makes any sense to me. Thanks Kevin

We bought ours new, I was told you must have the side door closed when opening and closing the awning. I was not supplied with any washers or an Allen key. Surprised to read this

Hi Toffee, yes i do operate the awning with sliding door closed but it catches on the light. Rocky i will try Hill View they are pretty good they might have the bolts i need. Kevin

We have the same problem with the awning fouling the sliding door.  The thread linked below has some helpful pictures from @Freelanderuk about where the pitch control bolts fit.  

I referred the issue to Thule Customer Support last week and they've agreed to send me a set of bolts.

It's irritating that AS do not get this done in the factory.

Tim

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I agree with Rocky, my dealer had no idea about the pitch control bolts and plenty of other things, I have had 45 years in the motor trade and seem to know more about the van than the staff do.

Tim

Rocky all information is good for me as far as i am concerned you never stop learning. when the weather gets better ( April/ May) i will have a look. Kevin