How To Adjust An Rv Awning

Awning tension tips your awning may have arrows at the ends of the roller tube that indicate which way to rotate the arms.

How to adjust an rv awning.

Now detach the front awning leg from the side of the rv and stand it up. This is where your helper comes in handy. This method may be slightly less effective but it s easier if you have no one to help. Generally it will take six turns for awning lengths of 8 to 12 feet seven turns for 13 to 14 feet eight turns for 15 to 16 feet 10 turns for 17 to 18 feet 11 turns for 19 to 21 feet and 12 turns for 22 to 25 feet.

Determine which direction the awning arm rail needs to move so that it is properly aligned. Go to the back awning leg and raise the upper section quite a bit. This screw prevents the awning from sliding from one side to another. The awning connects to the rv with an awning track and may be part of the drip rail.

Some diyers prefer to adjust the tension in each arm separately rather than releasing both at the same time. It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring.