Keep your Latitude awning operating smoothly and safely with genuine Carefree of Colorado gas strut mounting hooks. This set of two OEM-spec hooks provides the secure attachment points your awning's gas springs need to extend and retract with controlled, consistent force -- no improvised hardware, no guesswork.
The gas struts (shocks) in a Carefree Latitude awning system do a critical job: they counterbalance the awning fabric and arms during deployment and retraction, reducing stress on the drive mechanism and preventing the awning from slamming open or closed. When a mounting hook is bent, cracked, or missing, that balance is compromised.
Part number R040905-001 is the correct OEM replacement hook set for Latitude awning gas springs. Installing genuine Carefree hardware ensures proper geometry and load transfer between the gas strut and the awning arm or bracket -- something generic hooks often fail to provide.
Includes both mounting hooks needed for a complete gas strut installation on one awning assembly.
Designed specifically for Carefree Latitude awning arms and brackets -- no modification or adapters required.
Manufactured domestically by Carefree of Colorado to meet OEM tolerances and finish standards.
Covered by Carefree of Colorado's limited 1-year manufacturer warranty against defects.
Each hook serves as a pivot or anchor point that connects the gas spring's end fitting to a fixed location on the awning arm or mounting bracket. The hook must hold the strut end securely while still allowing the slight articulation needed as the awning travels through its arc. A worn or broken hook lets the strut end slip free, which can cause the awning to deploy unexpectedly or retract unevenly.
Replacement is straightforward for anyone comfortable with basic hand tools. The hooks clip or bolt onto the awning arm at the factory-designated gas spring anchor location. Inspect both hooks when replacing one -- stress and UV exposure affect both simultaneously, and replacing them as a set is good practice.