The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
How repair awning roller bar.
Into the opening on the roller bar and slide the valance into the roller bar until it stops on the other end.
If you are removing a retractable awning for repair or replacement be sure to use particular care.
Store them carefully if you plan to repair and reinstall.
The elements are spring loaded and can pop at unexpected times.
Test the awning for proper operation.
On the roller bar end that is opposite the motor move the roller cap out of the hole in the roller bracket.
First remove the frame arms.
You can splice a broken awning tube or replace the awning tube but be sure t.
In order for the canopy fabric to remain straight and roll up square and evenly unfortunately the tube will need to be replaced.
I then acquired 3 pieces of drainage tubing cut in half lengthwise about 1 foot long each and some heavy fabric that closely fit the circumferance of the tube to act as a cushion while straightening the tube.
How can you tell if your rv awning roller tube needs repairing or replacing altogether.
When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
Received the new spring today.
Some can be manipulated somewhat but will always show evidence of the damage.
Then carefully remove the screws for the awning mechanism itself.
Do not lose the dark gray bushing that is on the pin end of the roller cap.
In accordance with instructions on a e awning fabric replacement i removed the fabric and roller assembly.
Tighten the fabric stop with the supplied allen wrench.
Rv awning roller tube repair vs.
Firstly you can determine exactly what is wrong with it then deem whether it would be cheaper to repair the problem or replace the roller tube completely.
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Step 1 prepare to re insert the cotter pin.