You are overthinking the system. The AWNING itself does NOT have a remote control system. The remote system is for the awning and other systems in your RV. The awning is a simple motor. 12 volts. You push the switch and the switch sends polarity one way and the motor extends. Push the switch the opposite and the polarity is reversed to run the awning to retract. Your initial thought is correct. You just connect 12 volts to the motor wires and see if it extends and retracts. IF it does, then go back to the remote control Circuit Board. There should be various fuses and one will be for the awning. If it does NOT go in and out wired direct, then the motor is bad. Doug
