Power awning self retracts - why?
While camping, my Dometic Weather Pro power awning retracted itself three nights in a row (in the middle of the night). Really surprised me the first time it happened, makes quite a racket when you're...
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JoeH wrote:
I see you have a 2013 model....Check your Newmar product spec sheet that has the Dometic serial #.
There is a NHTSA recall for certain serial #'s... seems the motor will act on is own -- here's a brief description.
“This potential condition affects only the power awning products manufactured between February 13, 2013, (306XXXXX serial #) through April 9, 2013, (314XXXXX serial ..”
My awning deployed while driving !! It was one of the listed serial #'s
It is NOT that the motor acts on its own. It is because the Motor cannot stay in the locked position and can release and let the awning unfurl. Doug
