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Rubber tubes or pieces for protection

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Zip Dee Awnings and Airstreams go together perfectly. Adding a nice shaded spot outside your Airstream on a summer day is a priceless part of your vacation. We sell all the Zip Dee awning parts for making sure your awning looks great and functions properly.

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Zip Dee Awning Parts List

Rubber tubes or pieces for protection
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RV awning repair doesn't have to be a difficult job. Below is a step-by-step guide that will walk you through re-tensioning the spring in your RV awning. It is assumed that you have already taken down the awning, released the tension and the torsion assembly, and replaced the locks and caps before re-tensioning the spring. But first, take a look at the tools and materials that you need to prepare for this job.

Step 1 – Prepare to Re-insert the Cotter Pin

When you release the tension in the spring, the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed. The cotter pins are the ones that lock the spring tension securely while taking down the RV awning. Now that you are going to re-tension the spring, it's time to insert it back after you have reinstalled the torsion assembly.

First, get a hold of your tube with the use of vice grips. Make sure to insert rubber tubes to your vice grips or wrap it with rubber pieces so the tube's finish won't be scratched. Have someone ready to help you in re-inserting the cotter pin while you hold the tubes still.

Step 2 – Wind the Spring

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 need winding up your spring.

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. This, however, will still depend on the model of the RV awning that you own. Make sure to refer to your manual or contact the manufacturer if you're not certain.

Step 3 – Re-insert Cotter Pin

When you are done winding the spring, have your helper insert the cotter pin to hold that tension in the spring. Just like in process of releasing the tension, the cotter pin helps in holding or locking the spring to the desired tension.

Step 4 – Replace Arm and Bolt

When you are done with locking the desired spring tension, it's time to replace the arm and bolts. The arm and bolts were disassembled when you released the spring tension. Now that you're done with re-tensioning the spring, it's time to replace the awning arm on the end piece and put back the bolt and secure it using a wrench.

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Step 5 – Re-install Awning

The last step is to reinstall the RV awning. It's best to have three people for this job. Two people will handle the awning arms, one at each end, while another one will feed the cord into your awning rail.

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Just like that your awning is back in action. You'll be sitting cool in the shade!