This helps hold everything in place.
Rv awning tension spring.
I realize the need for safety when.
One turn may give you the desired tension.
It might be time to adjust the tension.
When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
I wish to stress again that when attempting rv awning repair the spring pressure must be controlled at all times.
I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long.
Up to 12 ft long awning 8 turns 13 14 ft 9 turns 15 16 ft 10 turns 16 5 18ft.
This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few.
If not turn arm one more turn.
Be very careful there is a lot of tension on the arm.
Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin.
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12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns.
Has your rv awning been sagging.
The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.
With great ease turn the arm counter clock wise.
After a few years or sooner if your awning sees heavy use your rv awning may start to look a little limp or saggy.
In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem.
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Dometic sells a tool to assist with winding the spring but you can do it using.
Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight.
This should increase the tension on 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.
Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws.
Loosen the left arm pull it out just enough to clear the slide.
Roll the awning all the way out to full extension.
Posted by rv doctor.
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 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.
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