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