Awning Torsion Spring Replacement
Roll the awning all the way out to full extension.
Awning torsion spring replacement. Excellent replacement my 16 year old awning works like new again. Torsion spring omega torsion springs 9100 power awning redneck power awning crank gear faulkner hardware shademaker torsion springs shademaker bottom brackets end caps top brackets rv awning tubes. However i missed the step to pin the rear side of the awning prior to unwinding the torsion spring. The instructions i find on you tube are not concise looks like a good way to get hurt.
This is a step by step guide that will walk with you through re tensioning the spring in your recreational vehicle s awning. Simply select your awning type to see the offering of replacement components available. This helps hold everything in place. Pictures in no particular order our selection of new and used rv awning.
It is assumed that you have already taken down the awning released the tension and the torsion assembly and replaced the locks and caps before re tensioning the spring. Could i download just the awning fabric replacement ins. If you have older style arms u channel arms such as a e two step the assembly is a half inch skinnier so your channels won t line up when closing. Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws.
Make sure the torsion spring has been relieved. If the awning s right hand torsion assembly has been pinned the cotter pin must be removed from the torsion assembly before the spring can be unwound. The cam lock lever on the right hand torsion assembly must be turned clockwise to the roll up position before the spring can be unwound. Received the new spring today.
I wish to stress again that when attempting rv awning repair the spring pressure must be controlled at all times. High quality model specific repair parts and components are available for most carefree awnings.