Carefree Awning Problems

Electric awning needs a recall.

Carefree awning problems.

If this is hard to do it could be the strut. 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. 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. Lastly it could be the gears in the motor housing.

If it does not then the problem lies with the awning wiring. If it did show 12 v then that means the awning wiring is fine and the issue lies with the motor. Could be a bad strut that is hard to collapse grab the awning while out and try pushing in by hand. If lock arm base and lock cam is worn replace or repair.

If spring is under tension apply slight pressure and hold while removing the quarter inch bolt holding end cap to awning arm. Can t talk to anyone poor customer support. 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. Carefree website fabric pictures do not match what you receive when you order.

Remove the wire and get it replaced. Remove end cap rivets and slid spring assy out. If it works off of independent power then it s the wiring or the switch. Trash product trash company.

If still tension on spring then unwind spring counting number of turns. The owners manual warns against wind and rain but even small amounts will stress this awning to breakage. Check your owners manual for instructions on manually retracting your awning until you have received the necessary replacement parts nbsp. There can be an obstruction in the arms or rust build up on the strut.

My travel trailer came with a carefree travel r awning.