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ETnRvr · 08-24-2013, 01:09 PM

I have an issue with the Awning on my Winnebago 35F. I tried to extend the awning this morning and after several attempts, it extended about 3/4 of the way out. When I tried to retract it, nothing happens. Another strange thing, the coach and chassis battery disconnect switches will not disconnect. I checked the 12V circuit breakers in the outside compartment and they all look OK. All other systems and circuits seem to be working fine, including the slide switch on the same panel as the awning and disconnect switches. Any ideas. One other thing, it has been raining here is south Alabama for weeks on end. I am wondering if this might have something to do with my electrical issues. Thanks...

garykk · 08-25-2013, 03:02 PM

Any other 12 volt issues? I would check the connections at the solenoids and batteries .

TerryJ · 08-26-2013, 06:07 AM

I have a 2011 35F and had a lot of electrical problems right off the bat. I finally found 2 inches of water in the small compartment on the drivers side right behind the front wheel. This space is full of relays and electrical junctions and they were all corroded. It seems that the factory didn't bother to seal the large opening where the wire harness went in or the seams in the compartment itself. The dealer, after 2 trips, hadn't got it right either so I did it myself. I found 2 other compartments that were the same way. I used silacone caulk on the seams and then sprayed a commercial rubberized undercoat over the whole thing. That seems to have done the trick. I recommend that you look in that area and see if it's wet in there. Use a flashlight or you won't be able to see the water in there. Good luck.

ETnRvr · 08-26-2013, 03:19 PM

I checked the voltage at the awning motor and it looks good there. I called Dometic and they said it sounds like a bad motor. It has a two year warranty and I am still in the window. Regarding the disconnected switches, I talked to Winnebago customer support and they told me to check in the outside electrical compartment also. I am almost afraid to look.

garykk · 08-26-2013, 03:52 PM

I found carpet wet in the bay behind the LP compartment, this is where the inverter is located. We had run in a small amount of rain, found that the compartment on the forward top was open to the LP compartment allowing road water to enter via the LP compartment which is of course open to the road.
Now will have to check the one on river's side too......