Rv Awning Spring Tension

Without the support arm in place the leg will want to fall down.

Rv awning spring tension.

Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric. 1 lower the awning so the roller tube is as close to the ground as possible. In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem. Received the new spring today.

Posted by rv doctor. 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. Go to the back awning leg and raise the upper section quite a bit. Now detach the front awning leg from the side of the rv and stand it up.

I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. Remove the 2 phillips head screws from the bottom end of the outer section. This is where your helper comes in handy. 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.

The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier. I realize the need for safety when. We are saddened to announce the passing of the rv doctor april 17 2020. The tension arms are what you adjust to make the awning taut after it has been lowered.

2 the support arm consists of an outer and inner section. Place the step stool near the lip of the awning. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv 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.