Awning Spring Adjustment

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Awning spring adjustment.

Home and commercial awnings. This however will still depend on the model of the rv awning that you own. Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is. Free the support arms.

If you have to adjust the awning make sure that you are adjusting it the right amount the first time. Setting new standards for the rv industry. If not then repeat the previous steps. The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.

You do not need to put the screws back in. Rotate the support bar one turn to tighten the spring. Support the roller bar the part of the assembly that holds the awning when it s retracted at its center with a 6 foot ladder or other suitable device. Have your assistant hold and steady the support bar you re not working with.

If you are satisfied move on. You ll need a screwdriver and something like a ladder to support the awning as you work on it. In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem. See our channel page for link the home on the road series consists of three 2 dvd.

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. Once you ve tightened the spring set the leg back on the ground supporting the weight of the awning tube and stake it back down. Sometimes you make an adjustment too far and you have to re adjust it back. Received the new spring today.

Identify the correct adjustment you don t want to make more work for yourself. Only rotate the legs one or two turns at a time and don t do more than 4 or 5 total. If you over tighten the spring it will break.