Awning Spring Tension

The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.

Awning spring tension.

I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old. 12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns. Has your rv awning been sagging.

Up to 12 ft long awning 8 turns 13 14 ft 9 turns 15 16 ft 10 turns 16 5 18ft. If the support arms that hold the roller bar are attached to the side of the rv or trailer find the screws that hold them in place and unscrew them. Dometic sells a tool to assist with winding the spring but you can do it using. It might be time to adjust the tension.

Rv awning tension adjustment. 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. In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem. This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few.

When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. After a few years or sooner if your awning sees heavy use your rv awning may start to look a little limp or saggy. I have checked with two dealers including the one i. Changing the tension on manual rather than electric patio awnings with standard support arms is relatively simple but the job is made easier with an extra set of hands.

Posted by rv doctor. Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly. I realize the need for safety when working with the springs.