How An Awning Roller Works

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.

How an awning roller works.

How a mechanical spring rv awning works. Mechanical rv awnings work through the use of a torsion spring installed in the awning roller tube. The latest technology is is capable of driving even the largest awnings while still being compact enough to fit neatly inside the barrel the roller which the cover winds onto. This means all you ll see is the awning itself unless you choose to add heating and lighting accessories in which case your installer will add a small receiver.

You have to rotate it using a drill to make the awning extend or retract. This however will still depend on the model of the rv awning that you own. Work gloves wrench repairing the awning. There will be cap in front end which you have to remove to access the rotating.

The tension on the spring is set at the factory for each awning make and. Generally it will take six turns for awning lengths of 8 to 12 feet seven turns for 13 to 14 feet eight turns for 15 to 16 feet 10 turns for 17 to 18 feet 11 turns for 19 to 21 feet and 12 turns for 22 to 25 feet. For manual awnings homeowners can operate them with a handle or crank. Do have a helper available and two ladders to work from as the installation of the new awning will be very difficult for one person to accomplish without tearing the material.

Retractable awnings mean that you can move it in and out. Works with all awning brands roll up your awning and the cradle receives the roller and supports it eliminating the sag unroll the awning and the cradle releases the roller and pivots open ready to accept the roller again. Canvas types work similarly to roller blinds with spring tension. Aluminum types roll up into the cassette pushed by arms on the sides of the window.

The awning rolls up into the cassette that protects it from the weather when not in use. This torsion spring has the right amount of tension in it for the awning to easily roll and unroll without too much force required. Articulated arms open by extending the spring loaded arms of the awning. Roll the awning out 1 foot 0 30 m from the rv.

There are also awning models that have the fabric that winds up around a roller tube and then is pulled out and held in place by articulated arms. Start by flipping the control lever on the right side of the roller tube as though you re preparing to fully extend the awning. There will be screw that goes into the roller from the motor. In some cases the manual override will be near the motorhome end.

Each person needs to be able to easily reach the awning roller assembly.