How To Set Up Awning On Rv

Watch as craig holmes demonstrates the proper operation of a manual awning.

How to set up awning on rv.

Installing the side panels involves screwing a pair of brackets onto the rv sidewalls and a couple of bungee straps to the undercarriage. Generally it will take six turns for awning lengths of 8 to 12 feet seven turns for 13 to 14 feet eight turns for 15 to 16 feet 10 turns for 17 to 18 feet 11 turns for 19 to 21 feet and 12 turns for 22 to 25 feet. You should now be at the rear of the awning facing the front. The butyl tape will help keep out moisture and prevent leaks.

So reattach the front leg to the side of the rv and raise it up a bit. Step by step tutorial on taking out and putting away your rv awning safely and correctly. To hold the screen room bottom end on the ground metal pegs are included in the kit. It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring.

Step 2 with a helper hold the extrusion rail against the rv in the location of your choice. Lower the rear leg detach it from the rv and prop it up on the ladder like we did for the front leg in the previous steps. These tips and tricks will ensure you can easily set up and put away your rv awni.