I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long.
Rv awning spring 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.
Loosen the left arm pull it out just enough to clear the slide.
Facing the awning the arm on the left has the rewind spring.
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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.
Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws.
The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.
Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old.
Up to 12 ft long awning 8 turns 13 14 ft 9 turns 15 16 ft 10 turns 16 5 18ft.
Has your rv awning been sagging.
Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight.
This should increase the tension on the awning.
It might be time to adjust the tension.
This helps hold everything in place.
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The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
Rv awning tension adjustment.
Be very careful there is a lot of tension on the arm.
This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few.
If not turn arm one more turn.
Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem.
Roll the awning all the way out to full extension.
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12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns.
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With great ease turn the arm counter clock wise.
One turn may give you the desired tension.