adding electric awnings to older coach

Yes we have a zip dee awning now. I would like to actually do two awnings to cover the entire curb side of the coach. There are times when I would use an awning just in the back half or the front or both. My awning is a pain in that you have to raise it up two notches in order for the door not to scrape and at 5'10" even I struggle to be tall enough to do this. I will look into the Girard awnings, I was hoping this would be a DIY project. Altho last week a whole bunch of little things were breaking...so it might have to wait until those all get sorted out....something blew in the inverter so the outlets dont work, steps wont stay out, its leaning to the left, tire pressure sensor on one rear tire quit, valve stem extender wasnt working, convex rear view mirror fell off....hoping the leaning to the left isnt too big a deal...had a ride height valve replaced once before but not sure if it is that or the airbag...and a new inverter would not be cheap and this one isnt too old..darn it.

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You have a Zip Dee correct? Easily replaceable with a Girard which is 110VAC. When CC went with a electric awning this is the first one they went with. The 110 can be picked up from the front cabinet area, easy to do.

I replaced my Zip Dee with the Girard and it was easy to do. It is also pretty much bullet proof as far as electric awnings are concerned

You may be able to just replace the ends of your awning with a motor kit.



I would use a reversing switch for $15. I would get power from the outside door light switch. I carry a small 12V battery and it could be used to put out/in by just reversing the polarity of the wires outside.

"Convert your existing Carefree or Dometic patio awning to an easy-to-use automatic awning that can be extended or retracted effortlessly just by pushing a button."

Carefree Travel'r 12-volt Patio Awning Conversion

Replaced our manual Carefree awning with electric. I really like it. 12 volt source was not hard, does not require the amperage you would think. Go for it

Run power from any 12 volt source. If you have a blank/open slot 12 volt fuse this would be the best option. If not you can run from hot to convertor or directly from the battery with an inline fuse. Find a convenient place to mount the switch and your set. Biggest issue may be hiding mounting points of old awning in side of camper and making sure there are no obstructions for arms on electric awning.