Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
Carefree slide out awning spring tension.
If you visit the links i just mentioned you will find that depending on the model that you can download a manual that will walk you through adjusting the tension of your slideout topper awnings.
There are two main manufacturers of slide topper awnings dometic a e and carefree of colorado.
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You can leave the support arms hanging freely but it might help to simply slide the stops back into the leg channel.
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.
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
Simply select your awning type to see the offering of replacement components available.
Close the room if open.
The spring locking pins must be inserted before continuing otherwise the roller tube can spin out of control and cause personal.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
You do not need to put the screws back in.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.
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.
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
We should test the tension before doing anything else.
High quality model specific repair parts and components are available for most carefree awnings.
Caution the springs are wound and under tension.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
Reattach the rear awning leg and lower both leg sections completely.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.