Carefree sells traditional patio awnings the most commonly seen on rvs and travel trailers.
Carefree slide out awning adjustment.
Companion awnings shade windows and doors and slideout covers keep dirt and debris out of the workings of an rv s sliding extensions.
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.
I have been trying to figure out how to adjust the slide out awning for a carefree of colorado.
Hold the roller tube and slide the right endcap assembly out and away from the roller tube.
Slide out topper is flapping and making it difficult to sleep.
Different rv makers use different awning systems.
Walt 2016 class a thor windsport 34f.
Can t find any name of manufacture or instructions for tension adjustment.
They provide shade and shelter for a large area next to the rig.
Slideout cover installation manual carefree of colorado 2 052559 001r14 component checklist item description qty note 1 awning rail 1 3 2 roller tube assy w fabric 1 3 end cap assy lh 1 4 end cap assy rh 1 5 mounting bracket tall 2 2 6 mounting bracket short 2 2 7 striker plate 1 8 pin tab lock 1 9 screw self drilling hwh bracket mount 12 x 1 1 4 12.
Slide out topper flapping by.
Detail a remove the 10 32 screws from the endcaps one in each endcap 5.
And rvs with slide outs a compartment that extends out from the main cabin providing extra living quarters are sometimes made with awnings over the slide out.
It s best to check your rv awning manual to determine the number of turns you ll need winding up your spring.
In order to get the awning up and stable the tension needs to be adjusted to get the fabric taut.
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