I need HELP!!!: Thule 5200 Awning

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Topic: Thule 5200 Awning

Posted By: Ephi82
Subject: Thule 5200 Awning
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2020 at 10:06am

Hi, I have a 179 that came with a Thule Crown 5200 awning. I’m trying to figure out how to fix/ replace the locking cam that holds the awning extension leg in extended position? The Thule and Lippert (US distributor?) websites not helpful? Thanks

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Grillin and Chillin
Glamping and Amping
Driving and Smiling

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2020 at 10:50am

What is wrong with the locking cam? Can you post a picture?

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: Ephi82
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2020 at 12:20pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuYC8Zyq9lM&feature=share - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuYC8Zyq9lM&feature=share

Go to 2:01 to see the plastic locking lever. That’s what’s busted.

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Grillin and Chillin
Glamping and Amping
Driving and Smiling

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2020 at 12:37pm

I'm familiar with the lever. What I am asking is what is broken about it? Is is just difficult to move to the locked position or is the lever actually broken off? That is what I am trying to clarify. Just saying that it is "busted" isn't very helpful. Have you tried contacting Lippert via the contact form on the web site?

https://www.lci1.com/contact - https://www.lci1.com/contact

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: Ephi82
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2020 at 1:22pm

Busted as in the lever is gone, fell apart, fractured, in pieces. Yes I have put in an email form with Lippert.

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Grillin and Chillin
Glamping and Amping
Driving and Smiling

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2020 at 10:32pm

Okay. Unfortunately, that or trying to contact Thule (the maker) is about all you can do. I don't know if the lever is replaceable or if a whole new leg is required. I could not find a parts breakdown.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS