Carefree Awning Problems

There can be an obstruction in the arms or rust build up on the strut.

Carefree awning problems.

If independent power does not turn it on then you have a failed nbsp carefree motor and it will need replacing. The hd awning stabiliz r is a new heavy duty version of the awning stabiliz r pole kit and provides vertical support to your awning. 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. If it works off of independent power then it s the wiring or the switch.

If it does not then the problem lies with the awning wiring. Carefree website fabric pictures do not match what you receive when you order. 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.

If it did show 12 v then that means the awning wiring is fine and the issue lies with the motor. Electric awning needs a recall. 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.

Usually the clicking are the gears skipping. If spring is under tension apply slight pressure and hold while removing the quarter inch bolt holding end cap to awning arm. If still tension on spring then unwind spring counting number of turns. Remove end cap rivets and slid spring assy out.

Could be a bad strut that is hard to collapse grab the awning while out and try pushing in by hand. Lastly it could be the gears in the motor housing. Remove the wire and get it replaced. My travel trailer came with a carefree travel r awning.

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