The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the rv awning.
How to adjust slide out awnings.
Level the rig using its jacks and level system.
How to adjust the tension on an rv slide out awning step 1.
Motor home or trailer slide out awning fabric replacement.
Slide out topper flapping by.
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Park the rv and set the brake.
Place the step stool near the lip.
Step 1 prepare to re insert the cotter pin.
Slide topper cut to fit and install easy one person job.
Step up to the awning and clear out any leaves or twigs from the awning seam.
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Rv slide out awning installation is a relatively simple process that requires two sets of hands and about an hour of your time and this small addition will work wonders in keeping debris such as sticks and leaves off of the top of your awning which has been known to damage the top seal of your sidewall cut out and cause potentially major.
I am sure the flapping will eventually cause tearing of the fabric.
Can t find any name of manufacture or instructions for tension adjustment.
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When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.