Awning Spring Tensioner

Dometic sells a tool to assist with winding the spring but you can do it using.

Awning spring tensioner.

The spring is prewound in a direction that places the awning under tension when retracted and then tensions further as the awning is deployed. In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem. I have checked with two dealers including the one i. Up to 12 ft long awning 8 turns 13 14 ft 9 turns 15 16 ft 10 turns 16 5 18ft.

Repeat the process on the other support bar and reattach the support bars to the rv body with the screws. 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. This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few. The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.

Received the new spring today. Rv awning tension adjustment. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. 12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns.

Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly. Has your rv awning been sagging. It might be time to adjust the tension. Posted by rv doctor.

For more information call 5. I realize the need for safety when working with the springs. View a complete step by step instructional tutorial for replacement of a new or damaged solera manual awning spring assembly. Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight.

I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. Rotate the support bar one turn to tighten the spring. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old.