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    Awning Track Question

    Does anyone know exactly how the awning track is mounted to the trailer? I am referring to the track that is above the awning that the piped fabric is slid into. My reason for asking is that I noticed my track is starting to pull away from the exterior wall. I tightened the screws once this past summer and they appear to be loose again. Is there a aluminum frame tube that runs across the trailer wall or are they attached to vertical frame posts? I apparently need to put more screws in and want to make sure I'm going to hit something other than fiberglass and nothing.
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    This was an issue back in 2015 - 2017. At that time, the tracks were screwed into the side of the trailer and Grand Design would send the owner button-head rivets to reattach (which I had to do). I don't know if the attachment method has changed since then or not. Perhaps @huntr70 knows something.

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    The attachment screws generally hit some studding as they go. There really isn't a dedicated tube that runs horizontally to attach to.

    It may have laminated in expanded steel, much like the TV mounts in bedrooms.

    Use Olympic rivets and it won't come off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by huntr70 View Post
    The attachment screws generally hit some studding as they go. There really isn't a dedicated tube that runs horizontally to attach to.

    It may have laminated in expanded steel, much like the TV mounts in bedrooms.

    Use Olympic rivets and it won't come off.
    Thanks Steve and Rob. I will give the Olympic rivets a shot. They appear to be the cure!!
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    It's almost mind blowing this is still happening. We have a 2014 and had GD re attach our awning at one of the rallies back in I think 2015 or 16. The rivets mentioned above (also known as Molly Rivets ) is what GD used when they repaired our . The rivets work, here we are today and the awning is still attached .
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    Our 2019 Solitude S Class had the same problem on the front awning right after we started using it. I spoke to GD and they wanted a dealership to install the rivets, they did and it's held ever since.
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    Thanks everyone for the info. Ordered some and will be repairing soon!! Happy Camping!!
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    Repair steps

    I just completed the fix to my front Awning track. I have a 2002 295RL and the track is still attached will simple metal screws which come loose quite easily. However, I must make a point that I contacted GD last week & they were quick to respond & sent me the Molly rivets to make the repair asap. I'm in Florida at the moment but heading back north next Friday, so I was very happy with the quick response. This was a key reason why I selected a GD product: I had heard of the great service and quality. Now, not everything is perfect but it's how you respond to problems that makes a difference! An old Marketing executive once told me that

    For anyone trying to do this repair & not familiar with the process:
    1. Remove the existing screw
    2. Expand the hole with a slightly larger drill bit (3/16" X 1" Molly rivets were sent to me)
    3. Insert the Molly rivet in the hole
    4. Use the Rivet tool (required) to install the Molly rivet - squeeze the trigger until the pin snaps
    5. start from the middle & work your way to the end

    Thanks Grand Design!
    Last edited by RC621-GD; 03-24-2023 at 11:00 AM.

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