Awning problem
Hello everybody. I just joined this site as myself, wife and son will be starting our second year of permanent camping this season. Last year was a learning experience for sure. I am, for the most ...
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kjm7545 wrote:aguablanco wrote:
Having owned a garage door business for over 25 years I can tell you that the springs are most likely damaged beyond any help. You will, most likely, have to replace the springs. Once torsion springs are wound backwards they will "kink" and lose a great deal of their strength.You will still have to remove the tube and install correctly so the lock arm works properly and is on the proper end of the awning.
RichH
Thank you. I am worried about the tension when releasing. I understand your point and wouldn't mind if the spring was damaged as long as I am able to handle the tension. I put it out at the beginning of the camping season and put it in at the end, so it's only an issue twice a year.
These springs are not near as strong as garage door springs and can be held back , unwound and rewound with vise grips. Please remember to use two hands when doing this. You should also move the roller bar to the correct orientation at the same time. Feel free to PM me if you need some advice. Since the springs are wound backwards, and have been for some time, I would suggest that you replace them both with new ones.
RichH
