How To Wind A Spring On An Rv Awning

When installing a new awning fabric which i can do how many turns of the springs do you suggest to get proper roll out and retraction.

How to wind a spring on an rv awning.

Mark the position of the ratchet end assembly with respect to the awning tube. It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring. When extended rv awnings can collect puddles and become heavy with rainwater. Drill a hole two inches from the end of the awning tube inside the groove.

D on irv2 forums for example. We were in fresno at a friend s house in 2014 had the awning out and realized it was raining hard. Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws. Standing at the front of the awning and facing the rear you need to rotate the front awning leg counter clockwise.

Posted by rv doctor. I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. Since this is the side with the ratchet catch the awning might try to roll up on you some just tell your helper to hold it tighter. Hold the drill at a 45 degree angle inside the groove.

Generally it will take six turns for awning lengths of 8 to 12 feet seven turns for 13 to 14 feet eight turns for 15 to 16 feet 10 turns for 17 to 18 feet 11 turns for 19 to 21 feet and 12 turns for 22 to 25 feet. We are saddened to announce the passing of the rv doctor april 17 2020. Use an electric drill and a 3 8 inch drill. Take this horror story from mr.

Roll the awning all the way out to full extension. Note the position of the release lever 5. This helps hold everything in place.