Why did my power awning on my RV stop working?
In this video, I figure out and repair the problem that caused my Dometic 9100 RV power awning to stop working. Turns out the switch contacts became dirty enough to cut off power to the motor. I disassemble the 12 volts 40 amp switch, clean the contacts with a fiberglass burnishing pen renew the dielectric grease, reinstall and test.
What do you need to know about power awnings?
This told me the motor and wiring to the awning was good. I disassembled the control panel and swapped the slide out room switch (it uses the same switch) with the power awning switch, and the fault swapped as well.
How do you repair a power awning switch?
I washed out the old grease and with a fiberglass burnishing tool cleaned the copper contacts and added new grease. I then reassembled the switch, it only snaps together and reinstalled it into the control panel. Sure enough, I was back in business with the power awning switch working as good as new!
Why is the awning on my Shadow cruiser not working?
Vocational, Technical or Tra… When retracting my weatherpro awning, I released the retract button about 2 ft before full retraction. But it retracted all the way. now it won’t move … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… Our 2018 Shadow Cruiser 263 RLS has a power awning, and the motor does not work properly.
In this video, I figure out and repair the problem that caused my Dometic 9100 RV power awning to stop working. Turns out the switch contacts became dirty enough to cut off power to the motor. I disassemble the 12 volts 40 amp switch, clean the contacts with a fiberglass burnishing pen renew the dielectric grease, reinstall and test.
What to do if your Solera power awning stops working?
If you need a replacement motor then you will use the Solera Power Awning Replacement Motor # LC266149. The best way to test is to remove the head housing and use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to check the wires going into the motor for power. If you have power going into the motor when you press the switch then you know that the motor is bad.
This told me the motor and wiring to the awning was good. I disassembled the control panel and swapped the slide out room switch (it uses the same switch) with the power awning switch, and the fault swapped as well.
How can I test my power awning motor?
You can test the wiring by unplugging the awning motor and connecting wires directly to your battery or another 12V power source. If the awning moves correctly than the problem is in the wiring or switch. The next thing to check is the switch connections.
What to do if your power awning won’t retract?
Remove the plastic covers from both ends of the awning and look for any damaged bearings or broken gears on the motor side. If you tried connecting 12V directly to the motor during the electrical checks and nothing happened your motor is dead. Or if like mine, it makes a lot of noise and moves very slowly, it needs to be replaced.
If you need a replacement motor then you will use the Solera Power Awning Replacement Motor # LC266149. The best way to test is to remove the head housing and use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to check the wires going into the motor for power. If you have power going into the motor when you press the switch then you know that the motor is bad.
Why does my RV awning not start up?
Next, it could be the wiring in the awning that passes through its arm. And finally most likely it could be the motor itself that has an issue. If there is no clicking or even starting sound of motor, the supply isn’t reaching or the motor has gone bad.
You can test the wiring by unplugging the awning motor and connecting wires directly to your battery or another 12V power source. If the awning moves correctly than the problem is in the wiring or switch. The next thing to check is the switch connections.
What should I do if my awning won’t turn on?
If it does, then it’s in the wiring or switch. If not, it’s the motor. You should have directions in your owner’s manual on how to manually override the system and bring the awning back in. Typically it’s removing one or two screws near the motor and rolling it by hand with two people. Good luck!
What causes an RV awning to not retract?
Let’s take a closer look at each cause and what you can do to troubleshoot them. If the awning motor doesn’t receive power, it will not be able to extend or retract your awning. Low 12v power – This could be caused by a bad battery or the 12v converter in your RV may have failed or be failing.
