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Spring tension on rv awning.
This helps hold everything in place.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few.
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The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.
Received the new spring today.
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.
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.
Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight.
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The spring is prewound in a direction that places the awning under tension when retracted and then tensions further as the awning is deployed.
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 an older carefree awning that is 182 long.
Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws.
Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin.
In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem.
Has your rv awning been sagging.
When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
Roll the awning all the way out to full extension.
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.
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Rv awning tension adjustment.
Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
It might be time to adjust the tension.
12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns.