How To Adjust An Rv Awning

Awning tension tips your awning may have arrows at the ends of the roller tube that indicate which way to rotate the arms.

How to adjust an rv awning.

At each end of the awning in the connection awning track is a small screw called the slider set screw. Go to the back awning leg and raise the upper section quite a bit. Some diyers prefer to adjust the tension in each arm separately rather than releasing both at the same time. It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring.

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. 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. Without the support arm in place the leg will want to fall down. The awning connects to the rv with an awning track and may be part of the drip rail.

This is where your helper comes in handy. This screw prevents the awning from sliding from one side to another.