If you over tighten the spring it will break.
Awning springs rewind.
I dont understand what rivets i need to drill out.
Slip the end of the support arm back into the tension arm and tighten the screws.
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.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
Once you ve reassembled both arms check the awning tension.
I got and pd for the answer but still dont understand.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.
If not then repeat the previous steps.
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
I ask you last night about rewinding an awning that i had replaced the fabric on.
If not you ll need to repeat the process of freeing the arms and turning them to tighten the springs.
Replacement instructions for awning the fabric roller tube assembly frta consists of a fabric a roller tube and torsion assemblies.
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How can i rewind the spring in my carefree slideout awning.
If you are satisfied move on.
If it s suitable you re finished.
If not controlled they will unwind quickly.
Springs under tension are dangerous.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.
Push the aluminum pole in its extended length up to the rv wall and down to the lip of the awning under the awning itself.
It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring.
You do not need to put the screws back in.
