I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long.
Rv awning tension spring.
Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old.
12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns.
Loosen the left arm pull it out just enough to clear the slide.
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Be very careful there is a lot of tension on the arm.
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Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight.
It might be time to adjust the tension.
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Roll the awning all the way out to full extension.
This should increase the tension on the awning.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.
Rv awning tension adjustment.
This helps hold everything in place.
In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem.
If not turn arm one more turn.
I realize the need for safety when.
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.
After a few years or sooner if your awning sees heavy use your rv awning may start to look a little limp or saggy.
Has your rv awning been sagging.
Dometic sells a tool to assist with winding the spring but you can do it using.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
Facing the awning the arm on the left has the rewind spring.
I wish to stress again that when attempting rv awning repair the spring pressure must be controlled at all times.
This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few.
With great ease turn the arm counter clock wise.
Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin.
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One turn may give you the desired tension.
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Up to 12 ft long awning 8 turns 13 14 ft 9 turns 15 16 ft 10 turns 16 5 18ft.