How To Wind The Torsion Springs On An Rv Awning

Drill a hole two inches from the end of the awning tube inside the groove.

How to wind the torsion springs on an rv awning.

Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws. Roll the awning all the way out to full extension. Standing at the front of the awning and facing the rear you need to rotate the front awning leg counter clockwise. I wish to stress again that when attempting rv awning repair the spring pressure must be controlled at all times.

Hold the drill at a 45 degree angle inside the groove. It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll. Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin. This helps hold everything in place.

Step 2 wind the spring. 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. 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.