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 ...
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