We are ready to begin re attaching the vinyl.
How to replace rv awning roller tube.
You do not have to hold onto.
Now use the awning rod to pull the roller tube out about 1 foot 0 30 m from the rv.
Check that both arms are resting on the ground so that the fabric is unrolled about 1 foot 0 30 m from the awning.
We came back to our site with gallons of water trapped in the fabric from a freak not forecasted thunderstorm and the roller tube bowed.
We forgot to adjust our awning to allow for rain drainage this past weekend.
We then filed the ends of the newly cut tube ends inserted an mx57 into one end of the awning roller riveted the mx57 to the roller slid over our replacement tube part 2 section of brand new tubing and riveted it to the mx57.
Awning roller tube replacement.
This took us about 10 minutes to complete.
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One of the most important things when installing a new rv awning roller tube is taking your time.
To my knowledge there is no method in the aftermarket of straightening a bent extruded aluminum awning roller tube.
How to replace rv awning roller tubes take your time with it.
Some can be manipulated somewhat but will always show evidence of the damage.
Remove the bolts that hold the awning to the top of the rv with the drill.
Start by flipping the control lever on the right side of the roller tube as though you re preparing to fully extend the awning.
In order for the canopy fabric to remain straight and roll up square and evenly unfortunately the tube will need to be replaced.