Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
Rv awning spring tension adjustment.
Free the support arms.
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.
Once the arms are free rest the center of the roller tube on something like a six foot.
Let s raise that upper section up a bit.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
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The awning leg consists of two sections.
Step 1 prepare to re insert the cotter pin 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.
Lower the awning completely.
The tension arms are what you adjust to make the awning taut after it has been lowered.
Mine is located at the top of the front of the awning roll.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.
1 lower the awning so the roller tube is as close to the ground as possible.
Give yourself some room.
Rv awning tension adjustment step 1.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
Put your awning.
How to adjust an rv awning spring first.