Lubing the Awning Rail.

A can from any motor factor for about £2 would do it I should imagine.

Also, having thought about it, what about some candle wax. if you got tea light and removed the foil, you could taper the edge with a knife and run it round the gap in the awning channel ? just an idea that is very cheap

Screwfix do a small spray can in their plumbing section. Very useful for lubricating the seals on the loo cassette as well.

Furniture polish, can't get cheaper than that if your wife buys it.

I have used Fabsil for years. Works perfectly. I have no idea about its cost effectiveness and could probably buy something a little cheaper but a can lasts for years and, after all, the object of the exercise is to make putting up an awning easier and Fabsil has always worked for me.

We use the same Thetford silicon spray we bought for the toilet seal. It works a treat, also sorts out squeaky door hinges  and sticking windows. Does not stain if it gets on something, like oil based sprays. Have also used that cockpit shine  I use on the car dash. I think it has a fair bit of silicon in it and the carrier spray evaporates rapidly.

Have you Googled 'Silicone Spray' ?

Halfords and Screwfix are there amongst many other suppliers. I got mine from Halfords and it has made things easier. 

There is also Pledge furniture polish that contains silicone.

The amount of silicone in Pledge is minimal. Plus the other stuff in it can mark the awning fabric.

Halfords silicone spray 👍