How To Repair Broken Rv Awning Spring

An rver asks gary bunzer the rv doctor why the awning on his recreational vehicle will not retract evenly and what he can do to f.

How to repair broken rv awning spring. To drill out the rivets that are holding the torsion assembly use a 1 8 drill bit. Roll the awning all the way out to full extension. Mark the position of the. If the rivets are corroded put some lubricant on the rivets then tap the rivets one by one to loosen them up.

How to replace an rv awning spring. Received the new spring today. This helps hold everything in place. Step 2 lock spring tension.

Insert a cotter pin through the inner shaft at the end tube to lock the spring. When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. Step 1 extend awning slightly. Extend the awning out approximately 1 foot and prop it in place with the board for now.

The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning. Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin. Release the travel locks on the awning arms and release the cam lock if it still holds at all.