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bborc · 08-10-2015, 07:08 PM

I think I just stripped the gear on the Carefree door awning. Does anyone know if I have to take the whole unit off the side of the coach or can I take it apart with out removing the whole assy.

YC1 · 08-10-2015, 07:10 PM

Probably safer and easier to remove it. There are many threads on how to repair and find the replacement motor.

bborc · 08-10-2015, 07:13 PM

Yea your probably right. First thing in the morning. It would have to happen the day before we are ready to leave.

k22j23 · 08-10-2015, 08:18 PM

If you can support the reel with the awning, you can remove the motor and cap on the end of the reel. Drill the cap and motor shaft and put a split pin or cotter pin through the hole and replace it on the reel. That fixed mine, I found pictures on IRV2 showing where people had done it before. I called Carefree and they would sell me an updated motor and drum with a $100 discount but were out of stock at the end of last month.

Captjake1 · 08-10-2015, 09:29 PM

Just repaired mine about a month ago... http://www.irv2.com/forums/f115/care...ir-254915.html

bborc · 08-11-2015, 03:11 PM

Well the plastic driver cup teeth were broke so for now I pined it to the motor shaft with a number 10 screw and nut. I also filled the cup up with jb weld. will see in the morning how it works. Will order a new motor when I get back.

dimples · 08-11-2015, 05:09 PM

I just had the plastic gear on my Carefree door awning disintegrate a month ago when I was on the road. I removed the awning from my rig by removing the 2 screws and sliding the awning forward on the track. When I returned home I ordered a new replacement motor # R001189 from Amazon for $113 including shipping. Simple repair and they have redesigned the motor and eliminated the plastic gear.

Dan
2007 Diplomat SKQ

CampDaven · 08-12-2015, 10:29 AM

Mine popped out (SPROING) the night before departure. I pushed it in, drilled 2 holes, "whirred" in 2 screws, and sealed it up forever!
What is a door awning? A bit of sad glitz and poor technology that keeps the rain off you for the last 3 feet from the car to the door. Shade? Bah! Thats what the curtain does but better.
Just 2 screws and freedom was mine.
Happy Trails!