How do I operate my manual awning? 

Please take a moment to watch the video below for step-by-step guidance, or follow the step-by-step written directions.

If you need additional help, our After Sales team at Escape Trailer will be happy to assist you. You can submit a support ticket using this form. 

Deploy (Open) the Awning

1. Get the awning pole

   • Go inside the trailer.

   • Grab the awning pole (usually stored near the dinette).

   • This helps reach the awning if you’re not very tall.

2. Unlock the awning arms (both sides)

   • Go to one side of the awning.

   • Push the small tab upward.

   • Flip the lock open.

   • Find the black thumbscrew underneath.

   • Turn the thumbscrew ¼ turn toward the front of the trailer.

     • Do not loosen it too much or the nut could fall out.

3. Repeat on the other side

   • Push the tab up.

   • Flip the lock open.

   • Turn the thumbscrew ¼ turn.

4. Release the awning roller

   • Take the awning pole and use the circle end.

   • At the front top corner of the trailer, locate the small control arm.

   • Push this arm toward the trailer until it clicks into the open position.

5. Pull the awning out

   • Flip the pole so the hook end is facing up.

   • Hook the black strap on the awning.

   • Pull the strap straight down to unroll the awning.

   • Once the spring engages, you can re-grip the strap and keep pulling until the awning is fully extended.

6. Lock the support arms

   • On each side, find the inner arm.

   • Push it upward until the silver tab locks into place.

   • Do this on both sides.

7. Raise the awning

   • Locate the handle on the inside of the arm.

   • Lift the handle to release the pin.

   • Raise the awning at an angle (not straight up).

   • If alone, raise one side at a time, going back and forth until the height is even.

8. Optional adjustments

   • For rain: lower one side slightly so water runs off.

   • For wind: tighten the black thumbscrew to brace the arm against the trailer.

Put the Awning Away

1. Loosen the support arms

   • If you tightened the thumbscrews, turn them ¼ turn counterclockwise.

2. Lower the awning

   • Lower one side at a time if you’re alone.

   • The arm will stop at a pre-positioned nut, which is the correct lowest position.

3. Collapse the arms

   • Find the tab you used earlier.

   • Pull it toward yourself to release the arm.

   • Let the arm rest back down.

   • Repeat on the other side.

4. Prepare to roll the awning in

   • Grab the black strap firmly.

5. Close the awning roller

   • Push the small control arm to the closed position.

   • Hold the strap while the awning rolls back toward the trailer so it doesn’t snap shut.

6. Secure the awning

   • Flip the thumb locks closed.

   • Tighten the thumbscrews.

7. Do a quick safety check

   • Use the awning pole to gently pull on the awning.

   • Make sure it does not open and everything feels secure.

Important Tip: Never leave the awning open during strong wind or heavy rain, as it  can bend or damage the awning.