Awning Spring Tension

Has your rv awning been sagging.

Awning spring tension.

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. 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. 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. 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. I have checked with two dealers including the one i. This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few.

Posted by rv doctor. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. 12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns. 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 process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier. I realize the need for safety when working with the springs. The spring is prewound in a direction that places the awning under tension when retracted and then tensions further as the awning is deployed. If the support arms that hold the roller bar are attached to the side of the rv or trailer find the screws that hold them in place and unscrew them.

Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old. I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight.