Park the rv and set the brake.
Rv slide awning adjustment.
So reattach the front leg to the side of the rv and raise it up a bit.
Be very careful there is a lot of tension on the arm.
Run slide in about 12.
Adjusting slide topper awnings is fairly simple.
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.
How to adjust the tension on an rv slide out awning step 1.
Roll up topper on roller.
Level the rig using its jacks and level system.
Loosen the left arm pull it out just enough to clear the slide.
Make sure it will not fall out.
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Usually takes 2 people.
You should now be at the rear of the awning facing the front.
Slide topper tension adjustment.
This should increase the tension on the awning.
I have dometic slide toppers on my allegro 35qba that are pooling water.
Now we need to do the same for the other awning leg.
One turn may give you the desired tension.
Roller should now be free of mounting hardware.
I ve searched everywhere for instructions on how too tighten them but found nothing other than installation or awning fabric replacement instructions.
Is there a way to adjust the tension on the end of.
Look for the pin hole near end of roller.
Facing the awning the arm on the left has the rewind spring.
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.
If not turn arm one more turn.
Remove end cap or mount.
The roller has a spring in it.