How To Replace An Awning Motor

We used the old awning as our work space to prevent scuffing or damage to the new awning.

How to replace an awning motor.

New motor and wind sensor. The steps to replace the rv awning are almost the opposite of the removal. Purchase a replacement awning fabric. Check the manufacturer s instructions for fabric recommendations.

Install the motor by sliding it all the way into the end of the roller tube. Use the manual override if the motor is completely. Attach the hardware one by one. Unbolt the chain from the drive shaft of the awning motor.

This will give you room to work. Remove the cap spring. Do this on both ends. Measure for the correct awning replacement fabric.

If this is the case unplug the motor from the electrical source. To do so measure from the center of one arm to the. Reinstall the gear for the manual handle. How to replace rv awning fabric.

Choose a fabric replacement. Start by measuring your awning from the inside of each cap. We then secured the polly cord with screws to the roller. Tie the awning arms off to the bracket where it attaches to the side of your rv.

Replacing the motor on a solara power awning extend your awning about 2 feet. Loosen the awning bolts. Afterward head to a home hardware store and purchase an appropriately sized replacement fabric. We carefully unfolded located front and back and slid the new rv awning with the attached polly cord into the awning roller.

If you thought replacing your rv s main patio awning was out of your league as a do it yourselfer watch this first and you just might change your mind. Refer to the owner s manual as the parts included can be slightly different from manufacture to manufacturer. Use high quality heavyweight tight weave vinyl for the best results.