The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
How to repair broken rv awning spring.
Step 2 lock spring tension.
Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin.
Step 1 extend awning slightly.
Roll the awning all the way out to full extension.
Step 1 prepare to re insert the cotter pin.
Insert a cotter pin through the inner shaft at the end tube to lock the spring.
This helps hold everything in place.
Received the new spring today.
Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws.
Mark the position of the.
How to replace an rv awning spring.
If the rivets are corroded put some lubricant on the rivets then tap the rivets one by one to loosen them up.
After loosening the corrosion that binds the rivets to the metal of the rv awning drill the rivets out one by one.
An rver asks gary bunzer the rv doctor why the awning on his recreational vehicle will not retract evenly and what he can do to f.
Extend the awning out approximately 1 foot and prop it in place with the board for now.