Replace Awning Spring

Note the position of the release lever 5.

Replace awning spring.

Don t remove the screwdriver from the rear spring. There are 2 springs in the roller tube one at each end. If the awning s right hand torsion assembly has been pinned the cotter pin must be removed from the torsion assembly before the spring can be unwound. Step 1 prepare to re insert the cotter pin.

Don t pay a shop to to replace your powereed carefree of colorado rv patio awning fabric. Carefree 901015 black travel rv awning replacement lift handle. We ll show you step by step how easy it is to do it yourself. Afterward insert a phillips head screwdriver and leave it in place.

When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. Keep in mind that repairs or replacements that require exposing the springs can be dangerous. Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws. Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin.

Get it as soon as fri sep 18. Lock the spring at the rear or left side of the awning by removing the black plastic cap. Get it as soon as fri sep 18. Make sure the torsion spring has been relieved.

Upgrade from the solera manual spring tension rv awning with the pull style manual to crank style manual awning upgrade kit by lippert components. The cam lock lever on the right hand torsion assembly must be turned clockwise to the roll up position before the spring can be unwound. This helps hold everything in place. Simply insert hook into drive head and turn rod clockwise to extend and counterclockwise to retract internal gear box allows you to stop the awning at any point during extension or retraction.

This kit converts a manual solera spring. Lock the rear spring of the awning. All of carefree of colorado s installation owners and service manuals are online so if you decide to alter repair or replace your awnings instructions and resources are readily available. Carefree r00923wht a simplicity white 8 18 replacement rear spring assembly.

Roll the awning all the way out to full extension. Mark the position of the ratchet end assembly with respect to the awning tube. 4 3 out of 5 stars 47.