Rv Awning Switch Not Working

Frustration builds when trying to open the awning in a sudden rain or close it to pack up camp and it gets stuck.

Rv awning switch not working.

Only a faint clicking could be heard. My lights under my awning are not working. Awning sags and tears can also be. However the manual switch most times wouldn t move the awning.

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. Our led lights under our awning only turn off and on at the switch. If your battery operated retractable awning fails test the batteries for power. The remote will not work to change color or turn off and on.

Inside the switch i found the contacts weren t damaged or burnt at all but merely dirty. It offers shelter from harsh sun rays protection from light rains and creates an additional outdoor living space. Forest river answered by a verified rv mechanic. Now that my rv awning is mounted to my rv it s time to wire it to work.

If the awning extends and retracts properly you need to replace the switch. They are colored string led lights came with the awning. Rv power awning repair switch stopped working. We just acquired a 2002 kiwi 21c.

And still not working. Having an rv awning can be invaluable while camping. A channel about rv living rv renovation. The next thing to check is the switch connections.

Margiejaz on july 21 2020. The wireless remote worked fine. The wireless remote worked fine. To troubleshoot problems with your rv awning here are some repair tips for you.

Either way if the switch is not functioning check that it has 12 vdc voltage on each side of the switch. Remove awning switch then using a short piece of wire connect the 12v power terminal to the extend and then retract side of the switch. If your batteries do not have enough power to retract the awning recharge or replace the batteries as necessary. If the awning moves correctly than the problem is in the wiring or switch.

The outside auxillary lights dont work. When using solar power to charge your batteries. In this video i locate and repair an intermittent connection in my dometic 9100 rv power awning 12vdc supply wiring. Welcome to pippi peterson s youtube channel.