Carefree Awning Problems

If it works off of independent power then it s the wiring or the switch.

Carefree awning problems.

Electric awning needs a recall. Check your owners manual for instructions on manually retracting your awning until you have received the necessary replacement parts nbsp. Could be a bad strut that is hard to collapse grab the awning while out and try pushing in by hand. If still tension on spring then unwind spring counting number of turns.

If independent power does not turn it on then you have a failed nbsp carefree motor and it will need replacing. Can t talk to anyone poor customer support. Remove end cap rivets and slid spring assy out. Carefree website fabric pictures do not match what you receive when you order.

Usually the clicking are the gears skipping. If it does not then the problem lies with the awning wiring. My travel trailer came with a carefree travel r awning. There can be an obstruction in the arms or rust build up on the strut.

If lock arm base and lock cam is worn replace or repair. The owners manual warns against wind and rain but even small amounts will stress this awning to breakage. If this is hard to do it could be the strut. If spring is under tension apply slight pressure and hold while removing the quarter inch bolt holding end cap to awning arm.

It is the first pole kit to accommodate both box awnings and awnings with roll bars making it versatile as it will fit carefree and competitive brand awnings as well. The awning arm broke due to a small rain that ordinary manual awnings such as we had on our previous trailer would have easily handled. An rver asks gary bunzer the rv doctor why the awning on his recreational vehicle will not retract evenly and what he can do to f. Trash product trash company.

Remove the wire and get it replaced.