2 the support arm consists of an outer and inner section.
Rv awning tension adjustment.
Lower the leading edge or roller tube as close to the ground as possible.
Rv awning tension adjustment step 1.
Mine is located at the top of the front of the awning roll.
Level the rig using its jacks and level system.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
How to adjust an rv awning spring first.
Park the rv and set the brake.
Let s raise that upper section up a bit.
Free the support arms.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
Give yourself some room.
Put your awning.
The tension arms are what you adjust to make the awning taut after it has been lowered.
Place the step stool near the lip.
The awning leg consists of two sections.
When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
Remove the 2 phillips head screws from the bottom end of the outer section.
Once the arms are free rest the center of the roller tube on something like a six foot.
How to adjust the tension on an rv slide out awning step 1.