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RustyTools · 02-09-2017, 05:56 AM

I needed to remove the fabric of my Carefree Eclipse awnings to re-caulk the roof-to-wall seams underneath. In the process of re-installing the fabric on one of the awnings, the locking pin holding the spring-roller from spinning let go and the spring unwound

.

I remember seeing on here somewhere (or in my scattered paperwork) the rule-of-thumb of how many turns to pre-load the roller, but darned if I can find that info now

. It was something like 15 turns, plus one more for each foot the slideout is extended.

Does anyone remember for sure?

Thanks!

10Boomer · 02-09-2017, 06:28 AM

The Carefree site has the installation instructions.

10Boomer · 02-09-2017, 06:29 AM

Is it a slide topper or awning to clarify.

10Boomer · 02-09-2017, 06:37 AM

Both Dometic and Carefree customer service are good resources.

RustyTools · 02-09-2017, 06:41 AM

Slide-topper to clarify.

I've had just the opposite luck with Carefree customer service, which is why I asked here.

In any case, I found my reference info... 17 turns for that topper.

10Boomer · 02-09-2017, 08:50 AM

Rusty sounds close, Captjake1(John) found reference to so many wraps based on feet or inches away from coach wall. I maybe confused. I ordered parts for a couple of my slide toppers, I have to call them this morning again and order one more part we found damaged during the repair yesterday I'll ask!

10Boomer · 02-09-2017, 08:51 AM

FYI I talk to their tech support folks

RustyTools · 02-09-2017, 08:58 AM

'ppreciate it.

10Boomer · 02-10-2017, 03:14 AM

Rusty talked with tech support, SOK3s between 15-17 turns depends on spring age, it could be more if you have a weak spring, then suggests replacement.

RustyTools · 02-10-2017, 03:44 AM

Ahhh, many thanks. And that confirms what I'd written-down several years ago (finally found my reference papers - I try to keep a log of what I'd done and when).