#Adjusting weatherpro spring install#
#Adjusting weatherpro spring generator#
#Adjusting weatherpro spring manual#

Some awning models have travel locks that must be released prior to extending your awning, but many electric awnings donвЂ™t due to the motor design. Using either a control panel inside your RV or a remote control push the extend/open button until your awning is at the desired position. Opening your electric RV awning is done with simply a push of a button. The video below shows how an electric RV awning extends and retracts.

#Adjusting weatherpro spring manual#

Check your manual to see what size of hex key you need on hand but likely your awning will come with the correct size. All electric awnings have a manual override built-in. If you are worried about retracting your awning in the event of a power issue or a broken motor, donвЂ™t worry.

But this style tends to come at a premium. There are also some awnings whose arms are tucked up against the fabric keeping your patio space nice and open. But some have three or more arms if they are very large or have multiple extension positions. Most electric RV awnings have aluminum frames and arms because itвЂ™s a lightweight material. The arms themselves will extend and retract as needed with the awning through gas pistons or a spring tension system.

#Adjusting weatherpro spring generator#

I can pretty much guarantee if your awning runs on AC power it will still function if your RV is not plugged in but you will need either your generator running or your inverter on. The power comes the RVвЂ™s main power supply and the wires are discretely run through one of the awning arms. The awning is powered by either 12V DC or 120 AC power depending on the awning make and model. This style of motor fits perfectly in the tube roller of your camperвЂ™s awning tucking it away out of sight. Photo 42126757 В© Arinahabich08 | How does an Electric RV awning work?ДЄn electric awning extends and retracts using an integrated tube motor. The water dumping feature will detect when water has started to pool on the fabric and adjust one arm of the awning to let the water runoff. This means if the awning detects a certain level of wind it will automatically retract to prevent damage. Some of these electric awnings have fancy features like auto wind retract or water dumping.

#Adjusting weatherpro spring install#

Many new RVs are being equipped with electrical awnings and even current owners are choosing to install them on their older RVs. The next section will cover how electrical retractable RV Awnings work but if youвЂ™d rather you can jump ahead to how mechanical retractable RV awnings work. On a mechanical RV awning, there are physical locks you need to engage. On an electric RV awning, the type of gearing of the motor prevents it from unrolling. Mechanical awnings are well designed to let almost anyone extend and retract the awning.Д«oth types of awnings have built-in safety features to prevent your awning from accidentally extended while driving. Mechanical awnings are human powered but that doesnвЂ™t necessarily mean you need a lot of it.

Electrical awnings obviously need electricity to operate which requires special wiring in your RV.

Electric awnings tend to be found on newer high-end motorhome and trailer models.Д®lectrical awnings tend to be more expensive than mechanical awning due to needing more complex parts. As I mentioned there are two types of retractable RV awnings, electrical and mechanical.