Replace Awning Spring

Removing the awning fabric 1.

Replace awning spring.

Carefree 901015 black travel rv awning replacement lift handle. There are 2 springs in the roller tube one at each end. Lock the spring at the. Get it as soon as fri sep 18.

Roll the awning all the way out to full extension. Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws. 4 5 out of 5 stars 45. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.

The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. Release the spring tension. Make sure the torsion spring has been relieved. Upgrade from the solera manual spring tension rv awning with the pull style manual to crank style manual awning upgrade kit by lippert components.

Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin. The cam lock lever on the right hand torsion assembly must be turned clockwise to the roll up position before the spring can be unwound. If the awning s right hand torsion assembly has been pinned the cotter pin must be removed from the torsion assembly before the spring can be unwound. Keep in mind that repairs or replacements that require exposing the springs can be dangerous.

Simply insert hook into drive head and turn rod clockwise to extend and counterclockwise to retract internal gear box allows you to stop the awning at any point during extension or retraction. Head to the front or right side spring release the tension and remove. Carefree r00923wht a simplicity white 8 18 replacement rear spring assembly. Remove the right arm from the right bracket.

Don t pay a shop to to replace your powereed carefree of colorado rv patio awning fabric. This kit converts a manual solera spring. Lock the rear spring of the awning. This helps hold everything in.

We ll show you step by step how easy it is to do it yourself. All of carefree of colorado s installation owners and service manuals are online so if you decide to alter repair or replace your awnings instructions and resources are readily available. Step 1 prepare to re insert the cotter pin.