Keder rail on my 2015 T@B 320

Martine

Good morning!

I just picked up my 2015 T@B 320 last week and realized last night why the PahaQue awning and tent room have never been used. The pics will show why and I'm wondering, can I snip some of the rail so I can thread either the awning or tent room onto it? I can't get more than 1/8" into it now. Is there another option?

If I do cut some of it away, does it need to be as much as what's shown in the second pic (taken from the PahaQue video)? I have tin snips and a small enough file that I think I can smooth the edges but, I have to say, it makes me a bit nervous to do this.

All thoughts and suggestions welcomed! Thank you!

Tampakayaker

You shouldn't have to cut it, just take pliers and spread out/bend the rail on one side about 4 inches.  Ours isn't at the very end of the rail, it's maybe 6 or so inches from the end.

Sharon_is_SAM

As Tampakayaker mentioned - just create a flared gap about 2 inches above the screw to allow entry of the rope.

Sharon_is_SAM

Check out this thread.  Shows how to spread the rail.
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/5180/keder-rail-question

Tampakayaker

Also, our flared/bent spot is at the back of the trailer, not the front.  Did you look back there?

ScottG

Here's a pic of the flare at the back of the rail on my 2015.

Tampakayaker

ScottG said:

Here's a pic of the flare at the back of the rail on my 2015.

Looks about the same spot as my 2016

Martine

Excellent! Thank you, everyone! I didn't like the snipping idea, which is why I brought it here! The link to the video got me to a page with similar questions, but no video. I read those responses (I swear I searched first, but didn't see that thread 😕) and know what to do. Thanks again!!

Martine

Ah! The open channel was at the rear, and my awning is on! Thank you for your help! Now...does anyone want to trade a turquoise and grey awning for my yellow and grey PahaQue?? Maybe there's a thread for that....