Carefree awning electric motor replacement
Looking for information on how to replace the electric motor in a Carefree awning that I have on my 2008 Jayco travel trailer. Also is it correct that instead of paying $200 for the stock item from a ...
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I found this on another post. Hope it helps.
Retail the motors are $300. You can find them cheaper on line. An RV dealer quoted me two hours for two men to change the motor. I had a mobile tech change it in 30 minutes by himself. After watching him, I could change it myself now. First he used zip ties to tie the non motor side arms together so the awning would not unroll. He then forced the awning to unwind about 1/2 a turn. He then took out the bolt on the arm holding the roller to the arm on the motor side. Lift the roller up so it comes loose from the arm. Drill out the rivets holding the end of the cap on the end of the roller. Pull out the motor, unplug the wire, plug in the new motor, and reverse everything. You will need pop rivets reinstall the end cap. You will possibility need two ladders. One to hold the roller up and another to stand on.
Retail the motors are $300. You can find them cheaper on line. An RV dealer quoted me two hours for two men to change the motor. I had a mobile tech change it in 30 minutes by himself. After watching him, I could change it myself now. First he used zip ties to tie the non motor side arms together so the awning would not unroll. He then forced the awning to unwind about 1/2 a turn. He then took out the bolt on the arm holding the roller to the arm on the motor side. Lift the roller up so it comes loose from the arm. Drill out the rivets holding the end of the cap on the end of the roller. Pull out the motor, unplug the wire, plug in the new motor, and reverse everything. You will need pop rivets reinstall the end cap. You will possibility need two ladders. One to hold the roller up and another to stand on.
