Rv Awning Tension

Lower the awning completely.

Rv awning tension.

Rv awning tension adjustment step 1. The awning leg consists of two sections. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. Give yourself some room.

When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. Step up to the awning and clear out any leaves or twigs from the awning seam. Level the rig using its jacks and level system. Mine is located at the top of the front of the awning roll.

Park the rv and set the brake. Remove the 2 phillips head screws from the bottom end of the outer section. 1 lower the awning so the roller tube is as close to the ground as possible. Let s raise that upper section up a bit.

Place the step stool near the lip. The tension arms are what you adjust to make the awning taut after it has been lowered.