The awning over the big living room slide collects water because there is not enough tension to keep a constant slope.
How to tighten awning over slide out.
Facing the awning the arm on the left has the rewind spring.
Be very careful there is a lot of tension on the arm.
Depending on the make and model there is a different method to adjust the tension.
You may find no tension on one end if so remove the screws and pull the spring assy out and see whats broken.
During regular use of your rv the awning fabric and slide in the awning tube causing alignment is.
This should increase the tension on the awning.
Level the rig using its jacks and level system.
The awning over my slideout is sagging on one end but the other end is tight as both ends should be.
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I had my slide out awnings installed by the dealer lakeshore rv.
Step up to the awning and clear out any leaves or twigs from the awning seam.
Should be around 8 10 i think.
With the slide all the way in but out about an inch undo the end cap arm and hang on tight because there should be spring tension.
Since you do not tell me who manufactured your slideout topper awnings it will be very hard for me to tell you how to adjust the tension on them.
And i ve called and left a message still awaiting the return.
Is there a way to adjust the tension on the end of the awning.
If not turn arm one more turn.
The awning over my slide out is sagging on one end the other end is tight as both ends should be.
Loosen the left arm pull it out just enough to clear the slide.
Here is brad taylor showing how to adjust an awning fabric.
Place the step stool near the lip.
Park the rv and set the brake.
Is there a way to adjust the tension on the end of the awning.
With great ease turn the arm counter clock wise.
How to adjust the tension on an rv slide out awning step 1.
Many if not most slide toppers have only one spring which is probably the side that is tight.
Many if not most slide toppers have only one spring which is probably the side that is tight.
Dear jim well it depends on the size and make of your slide topper.
One turn may give you the desired tension.
The slight slack allows water to puddle then as the puddle gets bigger.
However perhaps someone here knows how to tighten the slide out awning.
