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How many turns on Awning Springs?

Fiftybucks
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Just replaced my awning fabric today. During the install, I hate to say, I lost track of the no. of turns on the springs. The awning is a 15 foot A&E Dometic. I have completely no idea if it was 8 turns on one side or 1 turn per ft of length or what... I am afraid i might have them too tight. Advice is appreciated!
'03 27' Keystone Outback w Dodge 2500 Cummins
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Fiftybucks
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I read the recommendations, and re-wound the springs properly at 10 + 1. I had them not only WAY to tight, but uneven. ... Seems to work properly now Thx for all the recommendations and the .pdf chart. I might not have mentioned, but the replacement fabric is the Factory OEM and seems to be of highest quality.
'03 27' Keystone Outback w Dodge 2500 Cummins

korbe
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You could consider the circumference of the tube and the length of awning fabric, then add a couple more turns.
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SoundGuy
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Fiftybucks wrote:
2003 15 foot A&E Dometic 8500.


Then the chart indicates 10 turns.
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WE did my BIL's 18' A&E... I believe it was 12 turns.... If it too tight , or too loose , all you have to do is disconnect the arms and adjust... IF the springs are older , and wound too tight, they can break...
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Fiftybucks
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2003 15 foot A&E Dometic 8500.
'03 27' Keystone Outback w Dodge 2500 Cummins

SoundGuy
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Fiftybucks wrote:
Just replaced my awning fabric today. During the install, I hate to say, I lost track of the no. of turns on the springs. The awning is a 15 foot A&E Dometic. I have completely no idea if it was 8 turns on one side or 1 turn per ft of length or what... I am afraid i might have them too tight. Advice is appreciated!


Hard to say since you haven't told us which model of Dometic awning you have. Perhaps the chart in this Dometic Awning Installation Guide will help.
2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
2014 Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS
2003 Fleetwood Yuma * 2008 K-Z Spree 240BH-LX
2007 TrailCruiser C21RBH * 2000 Fleetwood Santa Fe
1998 Jayco 10UD * 1969 Coleman CT380