Carefree Electric Awning Troubleshooting

Having an awning extended is essential during rain or when the sun is shinning bright.

Carefree electric awning troubleshooting.

Apex service manual carefree of colorado 2 052522 301r11 standard system adjustments setting the motor limits the out limit switch stops the motor when the awning is fully extended the in limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully retracted. It helps in keeping the rv cool. The in limit is not used with the direct response system. If independent power does not turn it on then you have a failed nbsp carefree motor and it will need replacing.

These tend to go out quite often and will need replacing. This video will be replaced with an overall wiring video for the nexus 27v. Lets start troubleshooting steps for an electrical awning that wont extend at all. Could be a bad strut that is hard to collapse grab the awning while out and try pushing in by hand.

Caution extend only until you see the gray flap at the end as damage could occur if you continue to hold the button. This video is about mh carefree awning problems. If you have an awning with an electric sensor you can expect to have to use the manual retraction lever on it anytime the sensor is acting finicky or whenever the power goes out. Our powered 12v or 110v awnings will open and close with just the push of a button.

If it works off of independent power then it s the wiring or the switch. Page 1 carefree of colorado electric awning if your specific model is equipped with a carefree of colorado 12v electric awning it can be extended or retracted with the switch located on the wall inside your unit see picture below. There can be an obstruction in the arms or rust build up on the strut. At that point in time its important to get it rolled back and then later you can get to the root cause and fix it.

Lastly it could be the gears in the motor housing. Usually the clicking are the gears skipping. The limit switches are located. If this is hard to do it could be the strut.

Check your owners manual for instructions on manually retracting your awning until you have received the necessary replacement parts nbsp. Carefree s awnings are available in electric or manual configurations.