Trillium window shade - rusted shut?

[WendyM]

I picked up this Trillium a few months ago and am working on getting it ready for our first outing! However, there is a shade covering the front window (the bunkbed end) that is supposed to pop up and I cant seem to figure it out!





When I pull out from the bottom, it gives but it appears that it might be locked down by either 2 bolts on each side - (pic shows one bolt with nut and one without):






Or by a wingnut on each side:






In both cases I have remove the nuts and have just the end of the bolt sticking out - which Im afraid to mess with too much in case they fall inside. And Im afraid to pull on it much harder in case I break something.

I am unable to access it from the inside since the window is in the way and doesnt open enough to even see whats going on in there.

I'm stumped... ...any suggestions?

[Alistair Camelford]

Wendy, the wing nut when loosened, allows the bolt to be pushed in and release an aluminum "V" catch. If the bolt is rusty, spray some rust-spray or WD40 and let it sit for a while. Then put the wing nuts back on just at the end of the bolt and push in . You might have to push the gravel guard in towards the trailer to aid in releasing the catch. Good luck....Alistair

[WendyM]

It worked!

Your info and alot of WD40 made it happen!!!

THANK YOU Alistair!!!