Awning Rail Spreader Tool

JohnM20
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edited May 2015 in Parts & Accessories #1

Our new caravan's awning rail only has access points for the awning bead at the extreme ends whereas our previous two caravans had intermediate access points about shoulder height . These made fitting the awning much easier. I have seen what is described
as an Awning Rail Spreader Tool.  This appears to be for opening up a crushed rail but could it be safely used to create additional access points ? Alternatively, is there any other way of doing it or is there a different specific tool available?