donscomp
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2006 Diplomat. Went out this weekend and the over the door awning wont move. There are 3 buttons inside.
On/Off for the main awning.
extend/retract for the main slide (It works)
extend/retract for the Over the Door awning.
I ran a continnuity test between the switch and it works.
There are two modulars under the dash also. Going to both switches it appears. I checked fuses and they appear to have a reset switch on them. It tested fine also with a test. Providing it was the right one.
If you look up at the awning there is a bunch of white silicone running down I guess from the Monaco install. I just dont know if the motor is fried and dont think a person could even get TO where the wires would feed into the awning.
Has anyone had a problem or have you installed any of the motorized over the door Carefree awnings?
Thanks all. I am at a loss.
Carefree said to take it somewhere. Geeeeee I would have NEVER thought of that!!!!
Thanks again
Don
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billray
Virginia
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I have an 04 Country Coach Allure that had the same problem. In my case it was a locked up motor.
Sometime after my O4 build date Carefree switched out motors and redesigned the PVC housing on their door awnings to eliminate water leakage and failing motors. I had the 'old' design.
Their new housing has two weep holes at the bottom of the motor housing on the left side of the door awning.
So, the first thing I would check is to make sure you have those weep holes. If not, then I would query Carefree about covering it for you under warranty. They covered mine straight out, no hassles. Sent a new PVC housing (white, so I had to paint it) and the new motor. They even covered the labor for my dealer to put the replacement on.
Good Luck,
billray
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donscomp
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Wow Bill Ray. I just got (from a girl in Carefree) via email. "May need to take it somewhere to get it fixed"
Any way you know of how to get TO it if it is closed? And I CAN hear it clicking up IN the unit above the door when switch is pushed & let go. And there IS a hole on the bottom. I am not sure if that is the weep hole or not.
Thanks for the reply Bill Ray
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Modracer
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We had to have the door awning motor replaced. We didnt have a weep hole but Demartini put one in when we stopped at their Indiana store. Four months later it froze up, promptly taken care of by Demartini and Monaco.
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FeeLine
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We are on our second motor for the door awning. Apparently water gets in and kills the motor. Monaco installed a new motor and drilled a weep hole in the bottom of the motor cover.
Paul & Ellen with Daphne & Digby 2006 HR Ambassador 40 PLQ, 2004 Jeep Liberty. F.M.C.A. F241322
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Johng
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Glad I have a mnaual door awning. Thought I might upgrade to the electric, think I will keep the one I have.
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SacsTC
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If you hurry, you may still have a chance at warranty..
Warranty: “Two Year Limited” – Two years 100% parts, labor and
freight on all components.
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Tenn Stud
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Water filled motors are common with Monaco. I learned after the second motor don't call Carefree call Monaco and ask for a replacement awning it will come painted the same color as your original. If you get from Carefree you will have to have it painted. Both are free, Go for the best. Monaco will tell you to call carefree. I finally told Monaco I did not buy it from carefree, I bought it from a Monaco dealer. the replaced it. If you don't have the rest of them drilled in the bottom you will replace all awnings
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