Answer
Jul 14, 2025 - 02:58 AM
If your arm is sagging or not flush with the roller:
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Open the awning slightly (2–3″) to access arm knuckle screws
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Loosen the upper knuckle screw.
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Tighten the lower screw in small increments (¼-turn) while lifting the elbow to bring the arm parallel with the roller
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Once aligned, tighten the upper screw securely.
Repeat for both sides until arms are level.
↕️ 2. Adjusting the Pitch Tone
Your pitch sets how steep the awning is important for runoff and wind resilience.
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Fully extend the awning.
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Support the lead rail (roller bar) to reduce load on the arms
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Depress the pitch adjustment pins (on the arm knuckle).
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Slide the arm channel:
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Toward RV = steeper (higher pitch)
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Away = lower pitch
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Release the pins, let them lock into the hole.
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Repeat on the other arm ensure pitch difference is no more than 3 positions (under 12′ awnings must match)
⚙️ 3. Adjusting Spring Tension (if Fabric Sags or Rolls Poorly)
Your awning blade may need more torque:
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De-tension first by turning opposite to the arrow, counting turns
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Tension spring 8–12 turns in arrow direction based on awning length.
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Reinstall arms and test roll-up tension
Forums note: e.g., 19′ awnings often take about 12 turns
🛠️ Quick Step Summary
| Task | How to Do It |
|---|---|
| Arm alignment | Slightly open awning → loosen upper knuckle screw → tighten lower while lifting arm |
| Pitch adjustment | Fully extend → support roller → depress pins → slide arm in/out → release |
| Spring tension | Use ladder → rotate spring end cap ± turns based on length |
✅ Tips:
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Always have at least one hand on the arm when loosening screws, spring pressure can drop or pop arms suddenly.
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After adjusting, do a full extend/retract cycle and inspect fabric alignment and arm symmetry.
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Small increments matter make minor tweaks, check, and repeat.
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