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.
Awning springs rewind.
I ask you last night about rewinding an awning that i had replaced the fabric on.
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I dont understand what rivets i need to drill out.
If not controlled they will unwind quickly.
Place the step stool near the lip of the awning.
If you over tighten the spring it will break.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
If you are satisfied move on.
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If not you ll need to repeat the process of freeing the arms and turning them to tighten the springs.
It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring.
Replacement instructions for awning the fabric roller tube assembly frta consists of a fabric a roller tube and torsion assemblies.
Only rotate the legs one or two turns at a time and don t do more than 4 or 5 total.
You do not need to put the screws back in.
Slip the end of the support arm back into the tension arm and tighten the screws.
If not then repeat the previous steps.
Springs under tension are dangerous.
How can i rewind the spring in my carefree slideout awning.
Position so the pole pushes the awning out adding tension to the fabric.
If it s suitable you re finished.
Special aluminum poles often accompany the rv awning for this use.