Awning Spring Tension

In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem.

Awning spring tension.

Rv awning tension adjustment. The spring is prewound in a direction that places the awning under tension when retracted and then tensions further as the awning is deployed. Dometic sells a tool to assist with winding the spring but you can do it using. The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.

This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few. Has your rv awning been sagging. Changing the tension on manual rather than electric patio awnings with standard support arms is relatively simple but the job is made easier with an extra set of hands. Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old.

12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns. Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. Up to 12 ft long awning 8 turns 13 14 ft 9 turns 15 16 ft 10 turns 16 5 18ft.

It might be time to adjust the tension. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.