How To Replace Rv Awning Roller Tube

We forgot to adjust our awning to allow for rain drainage this past weekend.

How to replace rv awning roller tube.

When opting for an rv awning roller tube replacement you have two options. This took us about 10 minutes to complete. You can either replace the roller on its own if the fabric is still in good condition but the roller is broken or faulty or you can purchase a new roller that also has new fabric on it. Awning roller tube replacement.

To my knowledge there is no method in the aftermarket of straightening a bent extruded aluminum awning roller tube. Check that both arms are resting on the ground so that the fabric is unrolled about 1 foot 0 30 m from the awning. Now use the awning rod to pull the roller tube out about 1 foot 0 30 m from the rv. We are ready to begin re attaching the vinyl.

Some can be manipulated somewhat but will always show evidence of the damage. We came back to our site with gallons of water trapped in the fabric from a freak not forecasted thunderstorm and the roller tube bowed. Start by flipping the control lever on the right side of the roller tube as though you re preparing to fully extend the awning. How to replace rv awning roller tubes take your time with it.

We then filed the ends of the newly cut tube ends inserted an mx57 into one end of the awning roller riveted the mx57 to the roller slid over our replacement tube part 2 section of brand new tubing and riveted it to the mx57. Remove the bolts that hold the awning to the top of the rv with the drill. In order for the canopy fabric to remain straight and roll up square and evenly unfortunately the tube will need to be replaced. You can splice a broken awning tube or replace the awning tube but be sure t.