Awning Spring

[Kentucky_Bill]

When I roll up my awning I get very little help from the springs in the awning roller tube. I am not sure if I need to replace the springs or if there is a way to adjust them to add more tension. I certainly do not want to buy and install new springs if it is not necessary. The awning is 10 years old and it is a either a Spirit FX or Fiesta by Carefree of Colorado. Thanks!

[Kentucky_Bill]

I adjusted the tension without mishap and the awning now rolls up like it did when it was new. Thanks for the help.

[ford_truck_guy]

It is actually pretty easy IF you make sure of what you are doing... If you do not respect the spring , it will get you ! ! We replaced fabric and re tightened the springs on my BIL's trailer.. found a great how to video on you tube . . We also kept the Ipad close by in case we needed to reference the video

[BB_TX]

google rv awning tension spring adjustment. You will find numerous articles with step by step instructions plus some videos also.

[Kentucky_Bill]

Thanks. I looked on you tube last week but found nothing on adjusting springs, but I will look again.