When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
Rv awning tension adjustment.
How to adjust the tension on an rv slide out awning step 1.
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.
1 lower the awning so the roller tube is as close to the ground as possible.
How to adjust an rv awning spring first.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
Rv awning tension adjustment step 1.
Park the rv and set the brake.
Free the support arms.
The awning leg consists of two sections.
Place the step stool near the lip.
Lower the awning completely.
Once the arms are free rest the center of the roller tube on something like a six foot.
Mine is located at the top of the front of the awning roll.
2 the support arm consists of an outer and inner section.
Remove the 2 phillips head screws from the bottom end of the outer section.
Give yourself some room.
Put your awning.
Lower the leading edge or roller tube as close to the ground as possible.