Rv Awning Tension Adjustment

Mine is located at the top of the front of the awning roll.

Rv awning tension adjustment.

The tension arms are what you adjust to make the awning taut after it has been lowered. How to adjust the tension on an rv slide out awning step 1. Park the rv and set the brake. Let s raise that upper section up a bit.

Put your awning. Give yourself some room. 2 the support arm consists of an outer and inner section. Place the step stool near the lip.

Lower the leading edge or roller tube as close to the ground as possible. 1 lower the awning so the roller tube is as close to the ground as possible. Lower the awning completely. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.

How to adjust an rv awning spring first. Free the support arms. Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly. Remove the 2 phillips head screws from the bottom end of the outer section.

The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. Once the arms are free rest the center of the roller tube on something like a six foot. Step up to the awning and clear out any leaves or twigs from the awning seam.