Alternate Method of Replacing Awning Fabric?
Hello folks, After 14 good years, it is now time to replace the fabric on our trailer's awning. I have watched lots of videos where the rivets are drilled out of the end cap, multiple marks are mad...
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The poly cord usually wraps under the each cap preventing the fabric from moving left and right during the life of the fabric. You won't be able to pull the fabric out of the tube unless you remove the caps.
If you open the awning only one foot from the coach and work on a ladder releasing spring tension, you only have 1/2 the tension you have when the awning is fully extended. This is much safer. Get all the tension released, cut the fabric and lower the whole roller tube and fabric to the ground using two people.
When you install the awning with the arms fully extended, add about 8 turns to each spring. Retract the awning to the almost closed position (you may need to push it closed with your hands). Then add the remaining turns (about 8 depending on length). Center the fabric at the top rail so the arms stow properly and add the top two screws holding the fabric in place.
When installing the new fabric, it is important to wrap the poly cord under each spring cap so it will not more left and right during operation.
If you open the awning only one foot from the coach and work on a ladder releasing spring tension, you only have 1/2 the tension you have when the awning is fully extended. This is much safer. Get all the tension released, cut the fabric and lower the whole roller tube and fabric to the ground using two people.
When you install the awning with the arms fully extended, add about 8 turns to each spring. Retract the awning to the almost closed position (you may need to push it closed with your hands). Then add the remaining turns (about 8 depending on length). Center the fabric at the top rail so the arms stow properly and add the top two screws holding the fabric in place.
When installing the new fabric, it is important to wrap the poly cord under each spring cap so it will not more left and right during operation.
