If your battery operated retractable awning fails test the batteries for power.
Rv electric awning trouble shooting.
First with your motorhome battery supply or wiring.
To troubleshoot problems with your rv awning here are some repair tips for you.
Next it could be the wiring in the awning that passes through its arm.
To provide more specific troubleshooting information we need to know the make model and year of your awning and the rv make and model might be helpful if it s an inside switch.
And finally most likely it could be the motor itself that has an issue.
When using solar power to charge your batteries.
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.
Rv adhesive tape 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.
If you have a power awning do not run it all out in one shot.
Before you replace the fuse test it with a multimeter set to the continuity setting or take it into an auto parts store and they will test it.
If your batteries do not have enough power to retract the awning recharge or replace the batteries as necessary.
Repairing the rv awning power switch being that we were camping in rural utah when it failed made finding a new replacement switch a no go so i decided to open it up and have a look at the contacts.
If you have a power awning you might think it s easy to just push the button and watch the awning run all the way out.
Bad or loose wiring a broken wire or loose electrical connection will prevent the awning from getting enough power to work properly.
Inside the switch i found the contacts weren t damaged or burnt at all but merely dirty.
Pull the support arm to release the ratchet attached to the other end of the lever.
This technique works whether the awning is open or rolled up.
It could also lead to an electrical fire.
