Rv Awning Tension

How to adjust the tension on an rv slide out awning step 1.

Rv awning tension. Remove the 2 phillips head screws from the bottom end of the outer section. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. 1 lower the awning so the roller tube is as close to the ground as possible. Mine is located at the top of the front of the awning roll.

The tension arms are what you adjust to make the awning taut after it has been lowered. Step up to the awning and clear out any leaves or twigs from the awning seam. Park the rv and set the brake. Level the rig using its jacks and level system.

Let s raise that upper section up a bit. Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly. Place the step stool near the lip. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.

Give yourself some room. 2 the support arm consists of an outer and inner section.