Look for the pin hole near end of roller.
Rv slide awning adjustment.
The roller has a spring in it.
So reattach the front leg to the side of the rv and raise it up a bit.
This should increase the tension on the awning.
I have dometic slide toppers on my allegro 35qba that are pooling water.
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.
Park the rv and set the brake.
Roll up topper on roller.
Put a cotter pin in the hole.
Is there a way to adjust the tension on the end of.
Facing the awning the arm on the left has the rewind spring.
Make sure it will not fall out.
Usually takes 2 people.
Step up to the awning and clear out any leaves or twigs from the awning seam.
One turn may give you the desired tension.
Place the step stool near the lip.
Slide topper tension adjustment.
Remove end cap or mount.
Be very careful there is a lot of tension on the arm.
Level the rig using its jacks and level system.
I ve searched everywhere for instructions on how too tighten them but found nothing other than installation or awning fabric replacement instructions.
Roller should now be free of mounting hardware.
Run slide in about 12.
With great ease turn the arm counter clock wise.
Now we need to do the same for the other awning leg.
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How to adjust the tension on an rv slide out awning step 1.
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If not turn arm one more turn.
Loosen the left arm pull it out just enough to clear the slide.