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

Kevin,

Your motorhome would originally have come with a pack to adjust the awning.  Are you sure it is not in amongst the van documents pack?

The pack is simply two bolts fitted with an alan key, and eight washers.  It seems that these were never fitted on your van.  Some dealers fit them, whilst (most) others leave it for the customer.

See the instructions below.  I have fitted these many times, and two washers (fig 3c) is always best.  I suggest you contact Thule to get a pack with the bolts (which need to be the correct length) and washers.  The instructions are clear, and fitting them is a doddle.

Regards,

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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

Toffee wrote: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

You were not served well by your dealer.  I think a lot of dealers don't actually know about these bolts, and the awning adjustment - having had to do it more than once in the past, I had to 'teach' my latest dealer what to do - they didn't have a clue.

Properly adjusted (see my post above), you should not have to close the door when opening/closing the awning, and it should not catch on anything.

It is important to observe the instructions from Thule on opening/closing the awning.  Open just a metre before putting the legs down, otherwise there will be too much strain on the mechanism, and then 'walk' the awning out to it's full extent.  Same in reverse.  (Sorry, suck/eggs, I know).

Regards,

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