2022 Van Leigh Beacon Night Shade Repair: Springs & Auto Stop Fix

The RV's year and model, and the fact that a spring was replaced, do not identify the installed shade mechanism or the failed component. Rapid retraction and rolling down again are observations to investigate, not proof that the auto-stop, spring or bracket is defective.

First identify the shade manufacturer and system from its label and end mechanisms. Record the replacement spring's part number, tube outside diameter, horizontal shade width and spring-assembly length. Provide clear photos of both ends, brackets and any damaged attachment points, plus a short description of how the shade behaves when lowered and released. Confirm that the replacement and its installation match the exact mechanism before adding more tension or buying another component.

For a confirmed Irvine Slow-Rise system, the manufacturer's operation and adjustment sheet treats the upper stop position and raising speed as separate adjustments. Its instruction index also separates spring-tension, spring-replacement and auto-stop topics. Use the instructions for the identified mechanism; this answer does not confirm Irvine equipment or a particular replacement part for every 2022 Beacon. Use qualified help for tensioned spring work.

An inspection should determine whether a correct adjustment, matched component repair or complete shade replacement is appropriate. If the ordered part may be wrong or defective, provide the order number and identification details for review. This answer does not diagnose the failure, authorize a return or promise a replacement.