Awning Spring Tensioner

Rv awning tension adjustment.

Awning spring tensioner.

Up to 12 ft long awning 8 turns 13 14 ft 9 turns 15 16 ft 10 turns 16 5 18ft. Has your rv awning been sagging. 12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns. I have checked with two dealers including the one i.

Dometic sells a tool to assist with winding the spring but you can do it using. 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. View a complete step by step instructional tutorial for replacement of a new or damaged solera manual awning spring assembly. If the support bars are free standing simply rotate them to tension the spring.

This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few. I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight. Repeat the process on the other support bar and reattach the support bars to the rv body with the screws.

The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. It might be time to adjust the tension.

Rotate the support bar one turn to tighten the spring. How to change the awning tension on carefree of colorado awnings. For more information call 5. I realize the need for safety when working with the springs.

In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem. Posted by rv doctor. After a few years or sooner if your awning sees heavy use your rv awning may start to look a little limp or saggy. Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.