Make sure it will not fall out.
Rv slide awning adjustment.
The roller has a spring in it.
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Be very careful there is a lot of tension on the arm.
An rver asks gary bunzer the rv doctor why the awning on his recreational vehicle will not retract evenly and what he can do to f.
With great ease turn the arm counter clock wise.
Run slide in about 12.
This should increase the tension on the awning.
Put a cotter pin in the hole.
Lower the rear leg detach it from the rv and prop it up on the ladder like we did for the front leg in the previous steps.
Level the rig using its jacks and level system.
One turn may give you the desired tension.
If not turn arm one more turn.
How to adjust the tension on an rv slide out awning step 1.
Usually takes 2 people.
Adjusting slide topper awnings is fairly simple.
Look for the pin hole near end of roller.
Is there a way to adjust the tension on the end of.
Dear chris the awning over my slide out is sagging on one end the other end is tight as both ends should be.
Loosen the left arm pull it out just enough to clear the slide.
Roll up topper on roller.
You should now be at the rear of the awning facing the front.
Roller should now be free of mounting hardware.
Place the step stool near the lip.
Facing the awning the arm on the left has the rewind spring.
So reattach the front leg to the side of the rv and raise it up a bit.
Step up to the awning and clear out any leaves or twigs from the awning seam.
Slide topper tension adjustment.
I ve searched everywhere for instructions on how too tighten them but found nothing other than installation or awning fabric replacement instructions.
Remove end cap or mount.