How To Wind Up Rv Awning

This awning is rated class 4 on the beauport scale which means it can stand up to 17 mph winds.

How to wind up rv awning.

The awning has a many features including a double metal cabling in the. This makes it less likely to tear during strong wind. Roll out the awning using the awning rod. Use the rod to pull the strap straight out opening the awning.

On the side arms you will find a knob that is used to tighten the arm when the rv awning is set up. I have used these poles for several years and find that no wind in ohio has caused me to roll up the awning while i have been camping. When you flip the ratchet lever to rewind the awning make sure it stays in this position for travel as well. Use an electric drill and a 3 8 inch drill.

This screw prevents the awning from sliding from one side to another. This will put spring tension on the rolled up awning helping to keep it tight against the mounting rail. This is thicker fabric than many awnings designed for the home. It is a commercial grade awning with 280g polyester.

Hook the black pull strap on the awning with your awning rod. At each end of the awning in the connection awning track is a small screw called the slider set screw. One of my camper friends brags that she put her awning up in the spring and never took it down until the end of the camping season. The awning connects to the rv with an awning track and may be part of the drip rail.

You can use your hands to pull the strap the rest of the way until the awning is fully extended. Tips and tricks on how to close a rv awning. It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring. You want to first extend the rv awning.

Hold the drill at a 45 degree angle inside the groove. Drill a hole two inches from the end of the awning tube inside the groove.