Dear jim well jim it depends on the size and make of your slide topper.
How to tighten awning over slide out.
Many if not most slide toppers have only one spring which is probably the side that is tight.
The awning over my slide out is sagging on one end the other end is tight as both ends should be.
Dear jim well it depends on the size and make of your slide topper.
Is there a way to adjust the tension on the end of the awning.
Let it unwind slowly and count the turns.
During regular use of your rv the awning fabric and slide in the awning tube causing alignment is.
However perhaps someone here knows how to tighten the slide out awning.
Many if not most slide toppers have only one spring which is probably the side that is tight.
The awning over the big living room slide collects water because there is not enough tension to keep a constant slope.
With great ease turn the arm counter clock wise.
Place the step stool near the lip.
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And i ve called and left a message still awaiting the return.
Should be around 8 10 i think.
I had my slide out awnings installed by the dealer lakeshore rv.
This should increase the tension on the awning.
How to adjust the tension on an rv slide out awning step 1.
Here is brad taylor showing how to adjust an awning fabric.
Level the rig using its jacks and level system.
Is there a way to adjust the tension on the end of the awning.
Park the rv and set the brake.
How do you tighten up slideout awnings that are sagging.
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Loosen the left arm pull it out just enough to clear the slide.
Be very careful there is a lot of tension on the arm.
You may find no tension on one end if so remove the screws and pull the spring assy out and see whats broken.
Depending on the make and model there is a different method to adjust the tension.
If not turn arm one more turn.
Step up to the awning and clear out any leaves or twigs from the awning seam.
Since you do not tell me who manufactured your slideout topper awnings it will be very hard for me to tell you how to adjust the tension on them.
The slight slack allows water to puddle then as the puddle gets bigger.
Facing the awning the arm on the left has the rewind spring.
