When using solar power to charge your batteries.
Rv electric awning trouble shooting.
If your battery operated retractable awning fails test the batteries for power.
Repairing the rv awning power switch being that we were camping in rural utah when it failed made finding a new replacement switch a no go so i decided to open it up and have a look at the contacts.
This technique works whether the awning is open or rolled up.
To troubleshoot problems with your rv awning here are some repair tips for you.
If you have a power awning do not run it all out in one shot.
If you have a power awning you might think it s easy to just push the button and watch the awning run all the way out.
Well the problem here is you do not want to hit the button and run the awning all the way out with one shot.
Bad or loose wiring a broken wire or loose electrical connection will prevent the awning from getting enough power to work properly.
Try running the awning with the meter on the battery and disconnected from shore power if there is a large drop in voltage your battery is bad.
It could also lead to an electrical fire.
Before you replace the fuse test it with a multimeter set to the continuity setting or take it into an auto parts store and they will test it.
Next it could be the wiring in the awning that passes through its arm.
If there is no clicking or even starting sound of motor the supply isn t reaching or the motor has gone bad.
Pull the support arm to release the ratchet attached to the other end of the lever.
Rv adhesive tape release a sticky awning ratchet lever by releasing the awning lever with one hand while pulling down gently on the awning support arm with your other hand.
First with your motorhome battery supply or wiring.
To provide more specific troubleshooting information we need to know the make model and year of your awning and the rv make and model might be helpful if it s an inside switch.
If your batteries do not have enough power to retract the awning recharge or replace the batteries as necessary.
