Rv Awning Spring Turns

I would start with just a couple then test it and do one more at a time testing each turn.

Rv awning spring turns.

Different manufacturers will use different springs and the turns required is based on the age and wear of the hardware. I am afraid i might have them too tight. You always in the replacement procedure have to re tension the spring in the torsion assembly. Remember you are adding the initial turns to the turns that the awning gets as it unrolls.

12 turns 19 ft up 13 turns. In most cases readjusting the tension in the springs solves the problem. It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring. I recently replaced the fabric on the awning and allowed the springs to completely unwind.

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. During the install i hate to say i lost track of the no. Remove the cotter pin that was installed in step 2 place the roll out lever to the retract position and roll up the awning. See our channel page for link the home on the road series consists of three 2 dvd set.

If you over do it the spring will break. Has your rv awning been sagging. The spring is prewound in a direction that places the awning under tension when retracted and then tensions further as the awning is deployed. Turn the spring top away from the coach.

I have an older probably 18 years old dometic awning on a r vision camper. Up to 12 ft long awning 8 turns 13 14 ft 9 turns 15 16 ft 10 turns 16 5 18ft. I have an older carefree awning that is 182 long. I realize the need for safety when working with the springs.

After a few years or sooner if your awning sees heavy use your rv awning may start to look a little limp or saggy. I have completely no idea if it was 8 turns on one side or 1 turn per ft of length or what. Can you tell me how many turns i read more. The process is fairly simple but having someone to assist you in making the adjustments makes it easier.

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. Of turns on the springs. Just replaced my awning fabric today. Reinsert the end cap into the awning arm and install the bolt.

The awning is a 15 foot a e dometic.