Electric Rv Awning Will Not Retract

In this article we re going to focus our attention to motor driven electric rv awnings.

Electric rv awning will not retract.

If you find yourself in the situation where the awning on your rv just won t retract then this is the video for you. Rv awnings can get stuck when extended for several reasons so we ll touch base on a few. To secure the awning you will first need to go to the roof of the rv. Another reason your awning in not retracting good could be the screws on the awning chord.

When you get on top you will need to look at the awning and see if something is stuck and causing it to stick. Here are the items to check for power problems. Issue with awning wiring. Change polarities of the battery connection to the wire and see it retract or extends.

It s a common mistake for campers to extend their rv awning out too far to the point where water would collect on the awning itself. Next connect the awning end of the wiring to the battery supply and see if the motor runs and operates it. This chord should not move you need to keep it intact in its position. You also need to check the awning chord that is placed along with the screws on the awning rail.

The easiest way to check your power is with the battery meter built in to your rv.