Carefree - Electric awning - 1rst time Trouble

[Rooftop777]

Hi all, I just bought 2008 Jay flight 26 bhs, when I toggle electric swtich to open electric awning I can hear noise below the steps but nothing is opening up ?? I there a safety lock or pin I have to release before opening awning ?
Please help thanks

[mohok1]

If you hear any noise it should be coming from the top left front corner of the awing. That is where the motor and gear box is located. Remove the end cap and see if one of the three gears is broken. Is the awing not opening or what? Need more information. I have had to replace the motor on mine so I have some experience with the Carefree Awing on my 2009 Jayco. If you have further questions PM me with specifics.

[Rooftop777]

Oh we got it, it must have been jammed or previous owners pressed reverse for long time. It works, yeaa

[Rooftop777]

I'm lookingto see LED lights under it; there is power cord but not live since only goes live when I hit the awning switch.......have to find power and hate drilling through trailer wall.....
Any ideas ?
I guess I could steal power from amber light, but both would be on at same time....

[Seann45]

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I guess I could steal power from amber light, but both would be on at same time....[/QUOTE]

Unplug the amber light and just use the LED's

[Tunce the traveler]

Is it correct that this motor is the same as a car window motor but I don't know the brand or year(s).

[Rooftop777]

thanks all, I got it to work. A guy emailed me on how to replace or take it apart Don't know about the window motor....could it be that easy, since can get that part at any auto salvage place...