Carefree Awning Won T Open

I have a carefree awning and the one arm will not release and come down so that i can open it.

Carefree awning won t open.

Originally i created this video so that my sons could use my motorhome showing them detailed description on opening up a carefree rv awning. Believe it or not these are for manual operation. Awning will not open. Any suggestion on how to fix it 06 13 2012 2.

Otherwise it will be difficult to access and test the wiring connection. This technique works whether the awning is open or rolled up. There is no winds. Using your awning rod switch the lever to the open position.

Mind of it own i guess it does not like the sun lol. My awning won t open. View profile view forum posts view blog entries view articles moderator join date may 2007 location usa wi posts 9 426. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.

By doing this you will be able to access the wiring connection easily. But it will open with the remote. To start with you have to open the awning little bit with emergency re tractor method. May be a way to test the motor.

All rvs that come with an awning will come with an awning rod as well. I did email carefree and waiting to hear from them. Release a sticky awning ratchet lever by releasing the awning lever with one hand while pulling down gently on the awning support arm with your other hand. I had a buddy who had the same problem and it was the cable from the motor to the controller.

You are supposed to connect a 12v battery to them to run the awning. If you look at the end of the awning by the door you will see two contacts. I have since sol. It is a 1995 travelair answered by a verified rv mechanic.

Any inputs on why it closed on it own. Pull the support arm to release the ratchet attached to the other end of the lever.