Standing at the front of the awning and facing the rear you need to rotate the front awning leg counter clockwise.
How to wind the torsion springs on an rv awning.
Use an electric drill and a 3 8 inch drill.
Roll the awning all the way out to full extension.
Here s the recommended number of turns but keep in mind the older the assembly the more likely you ll have to add one or two more.
Hold the drill at a 45 degree angle inside the groove.
Now that everything is in place for the cotter pin to be inserted you will first need to wind the spring by the number of turns that is suited for your rv awning model or brand and in the direction indicated in your tube s end cap.
It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll.
Roger it depends on the age of the torsion assemblies and if you add the windings while the awning is in the travel position or the extended position.
Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws.
Step 2 wind the spring.
Since this is the side with the ratchet catch the awning might try to roll up on you some just tell your helper to hold it tighter.
Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin.