Awning Spring Tensioner

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

Awning spring tensioner.

If the support bars are free standing simply rotate them to tension the spring. I realize the need for safety when working with the springs. This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few. Rv awning tension adjustment.

After a few years or sooner if your awning sees heavy use your rv awning may start to look a little limp or saggy. 12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns. It might be time to adjust the tension. The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.

Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. I have checked with two dealers including the one i. Repeat the process on the other support bar and reattach the support bars to the rv body with the screws.

Has your rv awning been sagging. Posted by rv doctor. I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. View a complete step by step instructional tutorial for replacement of a new or damaged solera manual awning spring assembly.

Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly. How to change the awning tension on carefree of colorado awnings. Up to 12 ft long awning 8 turns 13 14 ft 9 turns 15 16 ft 10 turns 16 5 18ft. Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old.

The spring is prewound in a direction that places the awning under tension when retracted and then tensions further as the awning is deployed. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. Rotate the support bar one turn to tighten the spring. For more information call 5.