Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
Sunsetter awning spring tension.
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The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
While standing in front of the awning pull the awning tube downward and toward yourself.
The fabric should now be taught.
If you over tighten the spring it will break.
Your awning can be secured by using an awning stake and tie down straps.
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If you find that your screen cassette is loose and needs re tensioning watch this video and we.
If you are satisfied move on.
When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
With your free hand tighten the knob on the upper tensioning arm.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
If not then repeat the previous steps.
Using an awning stake.
Repeat this step with the other tensioning arm.
You do not need to put the screws back in.
How to adjust the spring tension on your retractable screen.