Carefree awning tension adjustment.
Carefree awning spring tension.
We should test the tension before doing anything else.
Do not try to hold the end plug by hand.
Keep hands and clothing clear while firmly holding the vice grips.
Reattach the rear awning leg and lower both leg sections completely.
Awning tension tips your awning may have arrows at the ends of the roller tube that indicate which way to rotate the arms.
This method may be slightly less effective but it s easier if you have no one to help.
How to adjust the spring tension on your retractable screen.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
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Failure to follow the instructions can result in personal injury and property damage.
Caution the spring is pre wound and under tension.
Posted by rv doctor.
I realize the need for safety when working with the springs.
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.
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
The spring locking pin must be the spring locking pin must be inserted before continuing otherwise the roller tube can spin out of control and cause personal.
I have checked with two dealers including the one i.
You can leave the support arms hanging freely but it might help to simply slide the stops back into the leg channel.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long.
When removed from the arm the spring is under extreme tension and will unwind quickly.
When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
If you find that your screen cassette is loose and needs re tensioning watch this video and we.
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.
Some diyers prefer to adjust the tension in each arm separately rather than releasing both at the same time.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
