Carefree of Colorado
Rafter VI
M
OUNTING THE
S
TORAGE
B
RACKET
The storage bracket is used to secure the rafter arm when the
arm is not being used. The bracket is required when the rafter
arms are permanently attached to the outside of the vehicle.
1. Use a non-permanent method of marking; draw a vertical
line down from the center of the support bracket.
2. Center the storage bracket on the line and at the floor line of
the vehicle. Confirm that the minimum distance from the
awning rail to the bottom of the storage bracket is 72". If
necessary, adjust the support vertically to meet the minimum
dimension.
3. Using the bracket as a template, drill two 3/16" pilot holes
into the mounting surface.
4. Attach the storage bracket using two (2) 1/4 x 1 1/2 screws.
A
TTACHING THE
R
AFTER
A
RM
The support bracket is designed to allow two methods of mounting the rafter arm. The arm can be
removable for storage in the vehicle or the arm can be mounted for permanent storage on the outside.
Permanent Arm Installation
Rafter6005
Figure 4. Permanent Arm Installation.
1. Remove the screw and nut if installed.
2. Slide the end of the rafter arm over the bracket
and align the channel holes with the small slot in
the support.
3. Attach the arm using the supplied screw and
lock nut.
P
REPARING THE
R
OLL
B
AR
1. Extend the awning per the awning instructions.
2. Swing the rafter arm up to the roll bar. It will be necessary to
loosen the black adjustment knob to extend the arm out.
Ensure that the arm is horizontally perpendicular to the coach
and mark the location of the pin on the rollbar.
3. At the mark in step 2, measure down 1/2" from the slot with the
fabric.
4. Drill a 5/16" hole into the rollbar. Use care to not damage the
fabric.
5. Clean and deburr the hole to remove any debris and sharp
pieces of exposed aluminum.
72”
Minimum
Support
Bracket (ref)
Storage Bracket
1/4 x 1 1/2 Screws
Rafter6001
Figure 2. Mounting the Storage Bracket.
Removable Arm Installation
Rubber
Bushing
45
o
Rafter6004
Figure 3. Removable Arm Installation.
1. Attach the rubber bushing inside the upper
channel using the supplied screw and lock nut.
2. Holding the arm at 45 degrees, press the
rubber bushing into the large slot of the support
bracket.
O 5/16”
Slot with Fabric & Polycord
Figure 5. Drilling the Roll Bar.
