Received the new spring today.
How to rewind rv awning spring.
Only rotate the legs one or two turns at a time and don t do more than 4 or 5 total.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
Answered by a verified rv mechanic.
Step 1 prepare to re insert the cotter pin.
If not then repeat the previous steps.
How can i rewind the spring in my carefree slideout awning.
When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
You do not need to put the screws back in.
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View a complete step by step instructional tutorial for replacement of a new or damaged solera manual awning spring assembly.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
If you are satisfied move on.
If you over tighten the spring it will break.