Awning motor replacement questions
..Motor quit working on the Dometic 9100 power awning on our Georgetown MH. Already tracked the issue down to the motor - Disconnected it, did a continuity test between the two wires coming out of the motor, it is wide open, shorted internally. Time to put in a new motor. Fortunately, it didn't quit until after I rolled the awning up at end of last trip of the season (we're done camping for the year), so I have all of Fall, Winter to fix it, so can take my time. Really want to do this repair myself as it seems pretty simple.
Questions:
1. Instructions I've seen from various videos on this, show that you drill out rivets to remove old motor assembly, and use a rivet gun to rivet the new one in place. I don't have a rivet gun, is it really necessary to use rivets to put in the new motor? Can I not just use a couple of properly sized sheet metal screws to mount the new motor onto the end of the roller tube?
2. Been looking around at various options on where to get the replacement motor assembly. Seen a handful of retailers on ebay that sell them for much cheaper, claiming they salvage new, perfect working motors off of damaged awnings. Has anyone bought/used one like this? Would this be a good idea, or just asking for trouble? Please, only respond if you have specific experience with such motors, I don't need to hear about the risks of buying off ebay or general comments about buying used vs new, I understand that risk completely.
3. Any other advice, suggestions from anyone thats done a motor replacement like this on an awning?
What is NOT needed:
Any comments saying this is why anyone prefers manual over an electric awning. I've had both, and suffice it to say they both have their pros and cons, and I prefer an electric one. No need to beat that dead horse again.
As always, thanks in advance for any/all suggestions, advice, etc. :)
Questions:
1. Instructions I've seen from various videos on this, show that you drill out rivets to remove old motor assembly, and use a rivet gun to rivet the new one in place. I don't have a rivet gun, is it really necessary to use rivets to put in the new motor? Can I not just use a couple of properly sized sheet metal screws to mount the new motor onto the end of the roller tube?
2. Been looking around at various options on where to get the replacement motor assembly. Seen a handful of retailers on ebay that sell them for much cheaper, claiming they salvage new, perfect working motors off of damaged awnings. Has anyone bought/used one like this? Would this be a good idea, or just asking for trouble? Please, only respond if you have specific experience with such motors, I don't need to hear about the risks of buying off ebay or general comments about buying used vs new, I understand that risk completely.
3. Any other advice, suggestions from anyone thats done a motor replacement like this on an awning?
What is NOT needed:
Any comments saying this is why anyone prefers manual over an electric awning. I've had both, and suffice it to say they both have their pros and cons, and I prefer an electric one. No need to beat that dead horse again.
As always, thanks in advance for any/all suggestions, advice, etc. :)
