How To Wind The Torsion Springs On An Rv Awning

This helps hold everything in place.

How to wind the torsion springs on an rv awning. Standing at the front of the awning and facing the rear you need to rotate the front awning leg counter clockwise. Roger it depends on the age of the torsion assemblies and if you add the windings while the awning is in the travel position or the extended position. Now that everything is in place for the cotter pin to be inserted you will first need to wind the spring by the number of turns that is suited for your rv awning model or brand and in the direction indicated in your tube s end cap. It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll.

Roll the awning all the way out to full extension. Since this is the side with the ratchet catch the awning might try to roll up on you some just tell your helper to hold it tighter. Step 2 wind the spring. I wish to stress again that when attempting rv awning repair the spring pressure must be controlled at all times.

Drill a hole two inches from the end of the awning tube inside the groove. Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws. Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin.