Awning Spring Tensioner

The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.

Awning spring tensioner.

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. How to change the awning tension on carefree of colorado awnings. Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old. For more information call 5.

Posted by rv doctor. Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight. Dometic sells a tool to assist with winding the spring but you can do it using. 12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns.

The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier. After a few years or sooner if your awning sees heavy use your rv awning may start to look a little limp or saggy. The spring is prewound in a direction that places the awning under tension when retracted and then tensions further as the awning is deployed. Received the new spring today.

It might be time to adjust the tension. Repeat the process on the other support bar and reattach the support bars to the rv body with the screws. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. Rotate the support bar one turn to tighten the spring.

I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few. I have checked with two dealers including the one i. Rv awning tension adjustment.

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. If the support bars are free standing simply rotate them to tension the spring. View a complete step by step instructional tutorial for replacement of a new or damaged solera manual awning spring assembly.