Awning Spring Tension

Rv awning tension adjustment.

Awning spring tension.

After a few years or sooner if your awning sees heavy use your rv awning may start to look a little limp or saggy. Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly. This is a quick and easy fix that requires just a few. Changing the tension on manual rather than electric patio awnings with standard support arms is relatively simple but the job is made easier with an extra set of hands.

Does it struggle to roll up tightly or straight. 12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.

If the support arms that hold the roller bar are attached to the side of the rv or trailer find the screws that hold them in place and unscrew them. It might be time to adjust the tension. Up to 12 ft long awning 8 turns 13 14 ft 9 turns 15 16 ft 10 turns 16 5 18ft. In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem.

Has your rv awning been sagging. Has it had a lot of water pooled in it or maybe it is just somewhat old. The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.