Rv Awning Spring Tension

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Rv awning spring tension.

When installing a new awning fabric which i can do how many turns of the springs do you suggest to get proper roll out and retraction. Now detach the front awning leg from the side of the rv and stand it up. Remove the 2 phillips head screws from the bottom end of the outer section. This is where your helper comes in handy.

Without the support arm in place the leg will want to fall down. Push the aluminum pole in its extended length up to the rv wall and down to the lip of the awning under the awning itself. I realize the need for safety when. Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.

Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly. Go to the back awning leg and raise the upper section quite a bit. We are saddened to announce the passing of the rv doctor april 17 2020. Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.

In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. By meg jernigan after a few years or sooner if your awning sees heavy use your rv awning may start to look a little limp or saggy. 2 the support arm consists of an outer and inner section.

Received the new spring today. I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier. The tension arms are what you adjust to make the awning taut after it has been lowered.