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Why does my Carefree awning not turn on?

By John Kim |

Why does my Carefree awning not turn on?

One way of troubleshooting this would be to grab yourself an independent 12VDC battery and hook it up to your motor leads to see if you can activate it manually. If it works off of independent power, then it’s the wiring or the switch. If independent power does not turn it on, then you have a failed Carefree motor and it will need replacing.

What to do if your RV awning won’t retract?

If independent power does not turn it on, then you have a failed Carefree motor and it will need replacing. Check your owners manual for instructions on manually retracting your awning until you have received the necessary replacement parts.

Where is the motor on an electrical awning?

Electrical awning can be operated manually as well. In many cases you have the manual override at the outer end of the assembly where the motor is placed. The motor wont be that big and therefore is placed at the extended end of the awning. In some cases, it can be at the motorhome end of the setup. Just locate the motor and remove the cap.

When does an awning need to be extended?

Having an awning extended is essential during rain or when the sun is shinning bright. It helps in keeping the RV cool. Not able to extend it when you reach at the campsite can make you go nuts.

Why is my Carefree awning not retracting?

If it works off of independent power, then it’s the wiring or the switch. If independent power does not turn it on, then you have a failed Carefree motor and it will need replacing. Check your owners manual for instructions on manually retracting your awning until you have received the necessary replacement parts.

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!

Are there any RV awnings from carefree of Colorado?

As you can see, Carefree of Colorado has designed a full product range of RV awnings to match your every need. There is not an RV out there today that we cannot outfit with an awning that matches both your unique needs and style.

Electrical awning can be operated manually as well. In many cases you have the manual override at the outer end of the assembly where the motor is placed. The motor wont be that big and therefore is placed at the extended end of the awning. In some cases, it can be at the motorhome end of the setup. Just locate the motor and remove the cap.