How To Rewind Awning Spring

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How to rewind awning spring.

How can i rewind the spring in my carefree slideout awning. 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. Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use. Answered by a verified rv mechanic.

The part of the arm that attaches to the knuckle will drop towards you tuck it inside the leg and hold it there. Posted by rv doctor. Step 1 prepare to re insert the cotter pin. I realize the need for safety when working with the springs.

I have checked with two dealers including the one i. Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric. Adjust awning tension adjust spring tension rv awning how to adjust the tension on an rv awning awning tighting adjustments how to adjust spring tension on rv awning rv awning tension loose adjust rv awning spring rv awning spring tension. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.

I dont understand what rivets i need to drill out. I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. I got and pd for the answer but still dont understand. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.

With the leg still on the ground supporting the weight of the awning tube slide the arm down it will come free at the knob in the middle of the arm which will then swing back and thump against your rv. 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. Eventually you should get it to rotate all the way around. I ask you last night about rewinding an awning that i had replaced the fabric on.

Since this is the side with the ratchet catch the awning might try to roll up on you some just tell your helper to hold it tighter.