How To Repair Rv Awning Spring

Release the travel locks on the awning arms and release the cam lock if it still holds at all.

How to repair rv awning spring. To release the tension from the spring allow the spring to unwind slowly by easing the pressure of your hand on top of it. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. I wish to stress again that when attempting rv awning repair the spring pressure must be controlled at all times. Step 1 extend awning slightly.

Step 2 drill out the rivets. Make sure to wipe the backside too. Extend the awning out approximately 1 foot and prop it in place with the board for now. As you are cleaning go slowly because you don t want to damage the awning more.

With the help of a cleaner wipe all the dirt mold and mildew away. Insert a cotter pin through the inner shaft at the end tube to lock the spring. Step 2 lock spring tension. Roll the awning all the way out to full extension.

When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. Pulling will increase the tear or a hole. Keep your hand on the spring as you release the cotter pin and do not let do suddenly or the spring might pop up and damage the fabric of your rv awning. Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws.