Awning Spring Tension

Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight.

Awning spring tension.

Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. The spring is prewound in a direction that places the awning under tension when retracted and then tensions further as the awning is deployed. It might be time to adjust the tension.

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. Has your rv awning been sagging. 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.

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. I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. 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.

Posted by rv doctor. Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old. 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 realize the need for safety when working with the springs.

I have checked with two dealers including the one i. In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem. The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.