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