We should test the tension before doing anything else.
Carefree slide out awning spring tension.
You do not need to put the screws back in.
You can leave the support arms hanging freely but it might help to simply slide the stops back into the leg channel.
Caution the springs are wound and under tension.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
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Simply select your awning type to see the offering of replacement components available.
The spring locking pins must be inserted before continuing otherwise the roller tube can spin out of control and cause personal.
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.
Reattach the rear awning leg and lower both leg sections completely.
When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
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Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
Original carefree awning replacement parts.
Slideout cover service manual carefree of colorado 2 052559 301r3 canopy replacement removing the fabric and roller tube 1.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.
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.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
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.
