If you have a standard spring loaded awning with small black rafter knobs loosen the knobs now just a few turns are necessary don t remove them or loosen them all the way.
Howmtomlower one side of sierra rv awning.
Rotate this leg clockwise as many times as you did the front leg.
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So reattach the front leg to the side of the rv and raise it up a bit.
There is one at each end of the awning.
This technique works whether the awning is open or rolled up.
Step 1 undo the travel latch or lock that holds the awning to the side of the rv.
Lower the rear leg detach it from the rv and prop it up on the ladder like we did for the front leg in the previous steps.
If necessary use a screwdriver or other tool to pry open the awning extrusion track on one side.
Pull the awning strap to one side and tie it to an arm to keep it out of the way.
Lower the awning arms to the rest position.
Rv adhesive tape release a sticky awning ratchet lever by releasing the awning lever with one hand while pulling down gently on the awning support arm with your other hand.
Adjusting your retractable awning is not as difficult as it may seem.
Once you have your awning installed you might need to make sure that the slope is the right angle and the extension is appropriate.
Loosen the rafters knobs and release the rafter catches.
Have two people hold the awning against the side of the rv and slowly walk it down while a third person feeds the fabric into the rail track.
Next do the same to the other side of the awning.
Some awnings have mechanisms that allow you to adjust them with ease.
Slide the rafters down to the rest position.
Pull the support arm to release the ratchet attached to the other end of the lever.
Make sure to keep the arms parallel to one another so you don t damage the unit.
Grasp the awning to prevent it from rolling up by itself.
Flip the control lever on the right side of the roller tube as though you were preparing to fully extend the awning.