Awning Support Clips

[judgen1993]

Hi all,
Looking for your amazing collective knowledge, can’t seem to find the part, but that’s probably my fault for not using the right search terms!

Our awning support leg securing clip has just broken, any one know what the part is called and if I can buy one?

 

[ThomasHJ]

I believe you might be looking for: 7H7 098 850 A

It costs around 30 pounds (in Belgium) and is of course a Thule part.

 

[Hawthorn37]

I’ve found a 2021 thread below. Looks like one solution is to replace the leg (available at the club shop).

Help with how to replace awning leg

Looking for help from the wise bods on here. I have to replace an awning leg on my 5 week old Coast. Sudden squall and even with the Thule tie-down kit, the leg buckled at the mid-point (see photo). I have purchased a complete replacement leg from the shop (fantastic and quick service) but I...

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VW California Wind Out Awning Part - 14. Support Leg V2 2.6m

VW California Wind Out Awning Part - 14. Support Leg V2 2.6m, spare parts, original parts, original vw parts

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[Perfectos]

I think that is the first reported breakage , that's got to be under warranty , if it's broken it's not fit for purpose or faulty

 

[Hawthorn37]

It amazes me that ours haven’t broken yet! Lots of force needed to click them up, and on cold days you’ve got to wonder how the plastic doesn’t fail.

 

[pchmlk]

It amazes me that ours haven’t broken yet! Lots of force needed to click them up, and on cold days you’ve got to wonder how the plastic doesn’t fail.

Agreed. Our van is 11 years old and somehow they’re still going but I wince every time I use it!