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Thread: Dometic awning won’t extend
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08-14-2019, 10:24 AM #11
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Little update for those interested (in case you ever have to emergency extend your awning lol). Can’t say the idea was original (with the coat hanger) as I saw it on some rv site. At this point I have to say it was a loose/weak/dirty connection causing the problem. Cleaned everything up and it works good now.
1. Used a metal coat hanger to wrap a loop around the lower half of the wire. I didn’t want to lose it down the channel if the awning didn’t open.
2. Used a long pair of forceps to separate the plug
3. Connected a jumper wire to motor plug. I wasn’t provided one with the trailer so I used a pigtail from a trickle charger and it fit perfectly
4. Opened and closed awning several times from battery pack. Cleaned connections with electrical contact cleaner and trimmed plastic so it would be a little more weather proof.
5. Confirmed good voltage at wires. It does drop a decent amount if the interior slide lights are on
6. Lubed rails with a dry silicone lube
7. Learned a lot more than I needed to know about power awnings!Last edited by Justa5th; 08-14-2019 at 10:29 AM.
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08-14-2019, 11:17 AM #12
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08-14-2019, 10:36 PM #13
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08-15-2019, 03:13 AM #14
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Great post about problem solving.
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08-25-2019, 05:58 AM #15
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We have a 297RSTS and first trip out this season our awning did the same thing! Did you get yours repaired yet?
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08-25-2019, 08:40 AM #16
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01-16-2020, 06:02 PM #17
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What did you find wrong with the awning.
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01-16-2020, 06:13 PM #18
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Near as I can tell it is heat related. High outside temp/sunshine and it doesn’t work. It’s at the dealer now for that and a list of other things. Couldn’t use it all summer which kinda defeats the purpose of having one. I was almost positive it was a loose/poor connection but I don’t think that ended up being the problem.
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08-27-2020, 01:20 PM #19
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I'm having the same problem on my 2018 Reflection 337RLS. I'm camping right now so I can't take it apart to diagnose. Any help is appreciated.
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08-27-2020, 03:39 PM #20
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I’ve done everything possible including motor replacement and switch replacement, checked all connections etc. Mine is definitely related to outside air temp/sunshine. My best guess is undersized wire was run to the motor so when there is a heavy draw on it there is not enough power supply to make it work. Wish I could help you more. Good luck and keep us updated.
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