Roller should now be free of mounting hardware.
Carefree slide out awning spring tension.
Close the room if open.
Slide out topper flapping by.
Walt 2016 class a thor windsport 34f.
You can leave the support arms hanging freely but it might help to simply slide the stops back into the leg channel.
Slideout cover service manual carefree of colorado 2 052559 301r3 canopy replacement removing the fabric and roller tube 1.
Caution the springs are wound and under tension.
Run slide in about 12.
The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
You do not need to put the screws back in.
The roller has a spring in it.
Usually takes 2 people.
If your rv slide out awning is equipped with an air bladder use the internal air pump and flip the switch to on to inflate and add tension to the fabric.
Roll the awning back up to observe how tight it is.
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Spring is giving with wind gust and allowing flapping.
Carefree s exclusive roller lock prevents billowing while in transit.
The spring locking pins must be inserted before continuing otherwise the roller tube can spin out of control and cause personal.
Put a cotter pin in the hole.
I am sure the flapping will eventually cause tearing of the fabric.
Make sure it will not fall out.
Companion awnings shade windows and doors and slideout covers keep dirt and debris out of the workings of an rv s sliding extensions.
Can t find any name of manufacture or instructions for tension adjustment.
When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
Adjusting slide topper awnings is fairly simple.
Remove end cap or mount.
Carefree sells traditional patio awnings the most commonly seen on rvs and travel trailers.
Step 5 push the foam pieces up and under the bottom lip of the awning to provide further support and tension to the fabric if needed.
Now that you are going to re tension the spring it s time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.
We should test the tension before doing anything else.
Roll up topper on roller.
There s no need for manual locks or wind deflectors.
The new slideout cover is a no frills slideout awning that automatically extends with the slideout room to provide shade and protection without breaking the bank.
They provide shade and shelter for a large area next to the rig.
