Check the reading on voltmeter it should read around 12 4 volts.
Power awning on rv not working.
When i hit the retract button it moves just a little bit.
Does anyone have an idea on how to fix this.
Remove the wire and get it replaced.
Retract a battery operated rv awning manually when batteries do not have enough power.
Check the power connections to see if there is a short in the wiring or the cord is not plugged in.
Then if hit the extend button it will go back.
In order to get the 12 volt system back online we have to decide exactly what prevent it from working properly.
Customer service techs december 8th 2015.
Lower the tension arm latch and put the support arms and rafters into travel position.
If the remote control stops working with the awning it needs to be reset.
The awnings are operated with buttons on the motor control or by a remote control.
There are several problems that can cause the awning not to work correctly.
The easiest way to check your power is with the battery meter built in to your rv.
The first thing you need to do is identify what components operate on 120 volt power and what draws from the 12 volt dc system.
Test the battery power when a battery operated retractable awning does not work.
If it does not then the problem lies with the awning wiring.
The remote control works without problems under most conditions but on occasion it may lose its connection with the motor control unit.
Charge or replace the batteries as needed.
If it did show 12 v then that means the awning wiring is fine and the issue lies with the motor.
Thanks for visiting the rv repair club site and the opportunity to assist with your power requirement issues.
My awning is stuck in the out position.
Take some time inspecting the awning for any signs of warping weather damage rusting tearing in the awning fabric itself or the motor overheating and working too hard.
Here are the items to check for power problems.
If the awning motor doesn t receive power it will not be able to extend or retract your awning.
Low 12v power this could be caused by a bad battery or the 12v converter in your rv may have failed or be failing.
Here is my problem.
Rv 12 volt system not working.
Mine also has a small 6 amp circuit breaker resettable in with the other 12 volt breakers.
I have cut all power to the rv hoping that it would reset but that did not work.