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