How To Repair Broken Rv Awning Spring

After loosening the corrosion that binds the rivets to the metal of the rv awning drill the rivets out one by one.

How to repair broken rv awning spring.

Release the travel locks on the awning arms and release the cam lock if it still holds at all. Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws. Step 2 lock spring tension. Mark the position of the.

Step 1 prepare to re insert the cotter pin. Insert a cotter pin through the inner shaft at the end tube to lock the spring. Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin. Received the new spring today.

Step 1 extend awning slightly. This helps hold everything in place. Extend the awning out approximately 1 foot and prop it in place with the board for now. If the rivets are corroded put some lubricant on the rivets then tap the rivets one by one to loosen them up.

How to replace an rv awning spring. To drill out the rivets that are holding the torsion assembly use a 1 8 drill bit. Roll the awning all the way out to full extension.