I always check Youtube before posting any questions here. I then try to do a search on this forum but that usually comes up empty so I just went and started this thread after going through the videos on youtube. Not one showed you how to tighten an existing spring. All were regarding removing an old spring assembly to insert a new one.
To the last poster, I have nothing wrong with the canopy fabric at all. It's just the spring. I'm glad you did your replacement with ease, though.
I'll check that link for Faukner parts but it's probably the one I know about, in Oregon or something. I will see what they have for an old spring assembly for the patio awning. Shipping charges will be horrible, all the way across the country. I'd almost rather wait until I get to Oregon to pick it up.
I would truly like the awning to be usable though. It's not necessary, so long as I can find a shady place to camp. However, when it rains, it would give me a way to get outside and not get wet. I love the awning. The guy who came to my rescue said, "They don't make them like THIS anymore!"
Money is always an issue, or I'd go right to the people who fix things. I agree with the majority of you that think there could be a partially broken spring inside so I won't try to tighten in myself, or pay to have someone else to tighten it, at $80/hour for labor.
I'll check that link that another person posted as another possible place to find suggestions on my problem. Thanks again, everyone.
