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.
Carefree awning spring tension.
Carefree awning tension adjustment.
Keep hands and clothing clear while firmly holding the vice grips.
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.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
Some diyers prefer to adjust the tension in each arm separately rather than releasing both at the same time.
Reattach the rear awning leg and lower both leg sections completely.
Caution the spring is pre wound and under tension.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.
Do not try to hold the end plug by hand.
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.
You can leave the support arms hanging freely but it might help to simply slide the stops back into the leg channel.
I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
Winnebago industries owner s forum.
Posted by rv doctor.
If you find that your screen cassette is loose and needs re tensioning watch this video and we.
A e awning tension bar.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
We should test the tension before doing anything else.
When removed from the arm the spring is under extreme tension and will unwind quickly.
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
I realize the need for safety when working with the springs.
Mh general discussions problems.
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.
I have checked with two dealers including the one i.
You do not need to put the screws back in.