Carefree Slide Out Awning Spring Tension
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
Carefree slide out awning spring tension. Push the aluminum pole in its extended length up to the rv wall and down to the lip of the awning under the awning itself. Slideout cover service manual carefree of colorado 2 052559 301r3 canopy replacement removing the fabric and roller tube 1. You can leave the support arms hanging freely but it might help to simply slide the stops back into the leg channel. Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use. Original carefree awning replacement parts. Reattach the rear awning leg and lower both leg sections completely.
Right spring assembly slideout cover pricing not available. Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly. Place the step stool near the lip of the awning. Caution the springs are wound and under tension.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is. You do not need to put the screws back in. Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use. If you visit the links i just mentioned you will find that depending on the model that you can download a manual that will walk you through adjusting the tension of your slideout topper awnings.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning. There are two main manufacturers of slide topper awnings dometic a e and carefree of colorado. High quality model specific repair parts and components are available for most carefree awnings. We should test the tension before doing anything else.
Close the room if open. Push the aluminum pole in its extended length up to the rv wall and down to the lip of the awning under the awning itself.