Hi Brian. The spring tension is not adjustable however the secret to adjusting it is in the placement of your hand. There is a good KZfaq video of Traxstech’s owner (Jeff Miller ) demonstrating this exact thing. Search “Traxstech Tutorial Single Lift and Turn “ and you will find it. Hope that helps.

I have a 2023 Qwest E-class 824, due to customization it’s really an 826. The pen side panels go to the top of the top rail. Meaning the top rail only has 3 exposed sides, top, bottom, and outside. I’m not drilling holes so I’m looking for a rod holding system. The rail situation only applies to the stern two fishing positions/seats that are inside the pen. The other two fishing positions/seats are forward of the pen, on the bow deck. This is the only area I’m willing to mount a rod holding system. Any ideas or thoughts are welcome. Thanks and happy fishing!

Can the RH1 spring be adjusted so it’s not so hard to adjust?