How to: Adjusting the GG750 Girard Awning on Your Van
Adjusting your awning doesn’t have to be intimidating, even for beginners! To get the most out of your GG750 Girard awning, adjusting it properly is key to maximizing durability and performance. We will walk you through why you may need to adjust your awning and share our step-by-step video below to show you how to keep it operating properly.
Why You Might Need to Adjust the GG750 Girard Awning
Over time, you may notice your awning excessively slanted, failing to close all the way, or making a funny sound when driving, so it's important to know which adjustments to make to fix the issue(s) at hand.
Awning pitch: the adjustment nuts may loosen over time, causing the awning rail to droop.
During retraction of the awning, the roller pulls the awning in via the fabric, which will stretch over time and the awning may not close all the way. This requires a motor limit adjustment.
Elbow height: improperly adjusted elbows will bind during retraction and cause a knocking or banging noise in the awning housing.
Get your tools ready and scroll down to the video how-to.
Tilted or drooping awning? Tools required for Pitch Adjustment:
17mm wrench
Ladder
Awning not closing all the way? Tools required for Motor Limit Adjustment:
4mm or 5/32" Allen wrench
Ladder
Binding or weird noises when retracting? Tools required for Elbow Height Adjustment:
17mm wrench
19mm wrench
Ladder
Tips for Maintaining Your GG750 Girard Awning
Clean regularly: Debris can cause wear and tear, make sure the top of the awning is clear of debris before retracting. Make it a habit to inspect the awning if camping in an area where debris can fall onto the awning.
Check for wear and tear: Inspect for any rips or damage.
Retract in windy conditions: If you're camping in areas with strong winds, retract the awning to avoid damage.
Watch the Adjustment Process in Action
For a detailed walk-through, check out our how-to, where we demonstrate the entire process of each adjustment.
