When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
Carefree slide out awning spring tension.
They provide shade and shelter for a large area next to the rig.
Step 5 push the foam pieces up and under the bottom lip of the awning to provide further support and tension to the fabric if needed.
Reattach the rear awning leg and lower both leg sections completely.
Adjusting slide topper awnings is fairly simple.
Slide out topper is flapping and making it difficult to sleep.
Carefree s exclusive roller lock prevents billowing while in transit.
Make sure it will not fall out.
You do not need to put the screws back in.
I am sure the flapping will eventually cause tearing of the fabric.
The new slideout cover is a no frills slideout awning that automatically extends with the slideout room to provide shade and protection without breaking the bank.
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We should test the tension before doing anything else.
You can leave the support arms hanging freely but it might help to simply slide the stops back into the leg channel.
Carefree sells traditional patio awnings the most commonly seen on rvs and travel trailers.
Roll up topper on roller.
Caution the springs are wound and under tension.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
Slide out topper flapping by.
There s no need for manual locks or wind deflectors.
Companion awnings shade windows and doors and slideout covers keep dirt and debris out of the workings of an rv s sliding extensions.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
If your rv slide out awning is equipped with an air bladder use the internal air pump and flip the switch to on to inflate and add tension to the fabric.
Usually takes 2 people.
Put a cotter pin in the hole.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
Run slide in about 12.
Can t find any name of manufacture or instructions for tension adjustment.
Slideout cover service manual carefree of colorado 2 052559 301r3 canopy replacement removing the fabric and roller tube 1.
Roller should now be free of mounting hardware.
Close the room if open.
Look for the pin hole near end of roller.
Spring is giving with wind gust and allowing flapping.
Remove end cap or mount.
