1 lower the awning so the roller tube is as close to the ground as possible.
Rv awning spring tension.
In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem.
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
Push the aluminum pole in its extended length up to the rv wall and down to the lip of the awning under the awning itself.
Posted by rv doctor.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.
The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
Remove the 2 phillips head screws from the bottom end of the outer section.
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.
Go to the back awning leg and raise the upper section quite a bit.
This is where your helper comes in handy.
Now detach the front awning leg from the side of the rv and stand it up.
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2 the support arm consists of an outer and inner section.
Without the support arm in place the leg will want to fall down.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
The tension arms are what you adjust to make the awning taut after it has been lowered.
I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long.
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.