Awning Springs Rewind

If not then repeat the previous steps.

Awning springs rewind.

Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is. It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring. See our channel page for link the home on the road series consists of three 2 dvd set. Answered by a verified rv mechanic.

Place the step stool near the lip of the awning. I got and pd for the answer but still dont understand. Keep hands and clothing clear of top casting as personal injury may result. Once you ve reassembled both arms check the awning tension.

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. Springs under tension are dangerous. If you over tighten the spring it will break. You do not need to put the screws back in.

Generally it will take six turns for awning lengths of 8 to 12 feet seven turns for 13 to 14 feet eight turns for 15 to 16 feet 10 turns for 17 to 18 feet 11 turns for 19 to 21 feet and 12 turns for 22 to 25 feet. Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use. Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric. Replacement instructions for awning the fabric roller tube assembly frta consists of a fabric a roller tube and torsion assemblies.

If it s suitable you re finished. Only rotate the legs one or two turns at a time and don t do more than 4 or 5 total. I ask you last night about rewinding an awning that i had replaced the fabric on. Slip the end of the support arm back into the tension arm and tighten the screws.

I dont understand what rivets i need to drill out. If you are satisfied move on.