Awnings are a perennial favorite among RV-ers. Not only do they improve the outdoor experience by protecting you from rain and sun, but convenient add-ons like LED lighting and attachable chambers make life on the road more convenient, too. In fact, electric RV awnings are all the rage right now because they cost less, and RV awnings can be easily installed. The problem is, like all electrical equipment, this product also has problems and most of them are motor related. Imagine the surprise when a potential RV buyer visits you and finds that the awning motor is not working. If you want to get cash for your RV, this is a deal breaker for many interested parties. To avoid encountering such a situation, you need to replace the awning motor. This does not require any special skills, and you can complete this task yourself. Find out how below:
Select the appropriate engine
It’s easy to get confused with the options for automatic RV awnings on the market. However, make those with manual override features your priority. This nifty emergency feature allows RVs to manually retract the awning when there is no electricity. You’ll find plenty of electric awnings with built-in receivers that you can operate easily with a remote control or a wall-mounted control switch. Some brands add wind and sun sensors to their products, allowing them to open and close automatically depending on the weather. You can plug the motorized awnings into a standard RV power outlet.
Get your new parachute ready
Keep the mounting bracket in the retracted position and remove the product. Gently place it on the ground and remove the end cap. Now, you should loosen the roller end bracket mounting screws. This will allow you to move the bracket to the left end so that the torsion bar can be easily removed. After removing the gear, remember to take off the square toe as well. This part will no longer be necessary; The engine will replace it.
Prepare the engine
Slide the motor to the end of the motor tube, and connect each piece of hardware. Check the manual once, as the components included tend to vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Now, put the manual handle gear back into place along with the cylinder end bracket. Make sure the mounting nuts are tightened. Then install the end cap. Attach the awning firmly to the mounting brackets and re-install them. Finally, connect your motor cable to the wall control panel. If you purchased a wireless model, set up the wireless control bracket in a shaded area and plug the wall control panel cable into an electrical wall outlet. Examine each of the buttons on the remote and switch to see if they work the way they should.
RV awnings are capable of transforming an outdoor area into something stunning, and this greatly increases the value of an RV. However, before you put the RV on the market to be sold for cash-Make sure the engine is running carefully. This will ensure that the deal goes smoothly, and your potential customer will have no reason to back out of the deal!
