Awning Spring Tensioner

View a complete step by step instructional tutorial for replacement of a new or damaged solera manual awning spring assembly.

Awning spring tensioner.

I realize the need for safety when working with the springs. Rotate the support bar one turn to tighten the spring. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.

Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old. Repeat the process on the other support bar and reattach the support bars to the rv body with the screws. 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.

Dometic sells a tool to assist with winding the spring but you can do it using. Rv awning tension adjustment. I have checked with two dealers including the one i. The spring is prewound in a direction that places the awning under tension when retracted and then tensions further as the awning is deployed.

For more information call 5. The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier. It might be time to adjust the tension. Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight.

Posted by rv doctor. If the support bars are free standing simply rotate them to tension the spring. In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem. 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. 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. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. Received the new spring today.