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!
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.
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...
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.
