Awning rear bracket fixings

[CraigD]

Hi everyone. I’ve noticed that two screws or bolts are missing from the rear bracket of my awning. I’ll add some photos to show what I mean. Could someone please tell me what they are supposed to look like? And does anyone know where I can get some replacements? Many thanks Craig

 

[calikev]

They are rivets I believe

 

[CraigD]

Thanks Calikev. I guess I will have to drill out what’s left of mine and re- rivet it.

 

[calikev]

Yes should be easy enough to do. good luck

 

[California4x4]

They are designed as a weak point in case the awning gets picked up by the wind. Rather than ripping the bracket of the vehicle and damaging the vehicle, the bracket should fail. So yes a similar rivet to the front should be used.

 

[CraigD]

Thanks, you were all correct, and they were rivets. The heads were missing but the backs were still on there , being held by the paint I think. Both replaced now.