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We have only used our awning a few times and now it seems to lack tension when rolling it up. Plus it wrinkles in the middle. Is there any way to tighten the spring? --Walter Neil Dear Walter, A slightly bent roller tube could cause an awning to roll up unevenly as will a canopy that has been stretched. Both may be caused by water pooling or by high winds. If the awning simply rolls up slowly because of a lack of spring tension, more turns to the torsion assembly may or may not rectify the situation. The number of turns to "wind" the spring is dependent on the brand of awning, the length of the awning and the type of torsioners used. A thorough inspection and a few measurements will determine which component is at fault and that will direct you to the solution. If, indeed, the awning tube is bent, replacement is the only option. With the awning fully extended, measure how "square" the awning fabric is. Is it the same length at the awning rail as it is at the extended roller tube? Does the width measure the same at the front of the awning as it does at the rear? If the canopy is stretched too far in any direction, it will have to be replaced. If the awning arms are not parallel to each other and perpendicular to the awning rail the canopy may bunch up at one end or the other as well. It is possible to straighten improperly installed arms, however. One other point to inspect -- has the awning shifted in the awning rail? There should be at least one screw in the awning rail, through the poly bead portion of the canopy, to keep the uppermost portion of the awning from shifting for or aft in the rail. Again, measuring will determine this. Gary Bunzer, The RV Doctor, is a well known RV author and the host of RV Roadtrips, the DIY Network cable television show. He is one of the RV industry's most sought after speakers and the host of the popular DVD titled Do It Yourself RV Care. Top of Page Get your FREE RV Travel Newsletter every week - sign up now.
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