How much does it cost to replace gas strut on Solera awning?

When my gas strut failed on my Solera awning the shop told me they had to replace the entire awning arm. The strut is less than $30, but be sure to order additional star lock washers, which is something the don’t necessarily tell you. The biggest problem is getting the star lock washers off the strut pins.

How do you remove a strut on an awning?

To remove one of those washers, take a slim-tipped screwdriver and pry one edge of the washer up far enough to get a large screwdriver tip under the lip. One good twist of the wrist and that puppy will either pop off or break in half and fall to the ground.

Can you put a lock washer on an awning?

If you can compress the the strut up to an inch (but probably less) it will be easier to find a position on the awning arms that will allow you to mount the strut and pins. To install the new star lock washers can be seated with a pair of channel locks gently rocking the lock washer into place. Can you do this while on the road?

How much does it cost to replace gas strut?

The strut is less than $30, but be sure to order additional star lock washers, which is something the don’t necessarily tell you. The biggest problem is getting the star lock washers off the strut pins. There are a number of youtube vids explaining how to do this, by prying open the locking teeth on the washer.

When my gas strut failed on my Solera awning the shop told me they had to replace the entire awning arm. The strut is less than $30, but be sure to order additional star lock washers, which is something the don’t necessarily tell you. The biggest problem is getting the star lock washers off the strut pins.

To remove one of those washers, take a slim-tipped screwdriver and pry one edge of the washer up far enough to get a large screwdriver tip under the lip. One good twist of the wrist and that puppy will either pop off or break in half and fall to the ground.

What’s the best way to re tension an awning?

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. The last step is to reinstall the RV awning. It’s best to have three people for this job.

How many turns do you need for an RV awning?

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,…