When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
Carefree slide out awning spring tension.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
We should test the tension before doing anything else.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
You do not need to put the screws back in.
The spring locking pins must be inserted before continuing otherwise the roller tube can spin out of control and cause personal.
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.
Simply select your awning type to see the offering of replacement components available.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
You can leave the support arms hanging freely but it might help to simply slide the stops back into the leg channel.
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.
Close the room if open.
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
Caution the springs are wound and under tension.
High quality model specific repair parts and components are available for most carefree awnings.
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.
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
Slideout cover service manual carefree of colorado 2 052559 301r3 canopy replacement removing the fabric and roller tube 1.
There are two main manufacturers of slide topper awnings dometic a e and carefree of colorado.
