Problems With Newer Powered Awning
2016 Keystone Hideout with what I'm certain is/was the cheapest awning available at the time. It worked okay for a few years and then seemed to be slowing down when retracting. Finally, with plenty ...
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mtofell1 wrote:
Thanks everyone....
Awning brand is "Solera" - Original motor brand was "Venture MFG" - Replacement is "JL-Brand" - I get that these motors are cheap and can deal with them wearing out. I just expected the new one to at least start out working like it did when it was new.
I don't believe there are any springs. Once the motor is removed it just rolls in and out freely.
I haven't removed the struts to check but they seem to feel as they always have and extend/retract easily as the awning it pitched up/down.
Everything has been lubed
Solera---LCI. JUNK. Sorry, but LCI awning motors are junk. Better to go with aftermarket like you did. LCI is the one power Awning that does not have a torsion spring. Doug
