When do I need to retract my awning?

DO retract the unit when not in use, or if severe weather is predicted. DO occasionally clean your awning as described in the care and maintenance section. DO retract your motorized awning with the manual override feature if you lose power.

What are the common problems with awning installation?

During nice, warm, and sunny weather, many homeowners choose to sit under an awning or shade to enjoy their outdoor living areas. Yet, after many months of not using it, you may come across some problems when trying to take it out. Here are some common awning installation issues and solutions.

How to fix a carefree electric awning problem?

There are two ways you can fix this problem. Either take out the key from your vehicle to extract these awnings or turn the ignition lock off. However, you should note that this feature acts as a safety feature so that you do not extract the awnings accidentally while driving.

What should I do if my awning is sagging?

Solution: The arms are locked out (over extended), causing the fabric to sag. Reverse cranking direction and retract the awning in until the fabric is taut. Important: The fabric should always rollover the top of the roller tube, not from underneath.

When do you need to replace a retractable awning?

Automatic retractable awnings will use electric sensors to know when to extend or retract the awning. These tend to go out quite often and will need replacing. If you have an awning with an electric sensor you can expect to have to use the manual retraction lever on it anytime the sensor is acting finicky, or whenever the power goes out.

What should I do if my awning is not tight?

Solution: The awning brackets have not been tightened completely. Be sure the square torsion bar is completely seated in the back of the mounting bracket and tighten the mounting bolt until the locking lip on the inside of the bracket is drawn down over the torsion bar. Issue: The fabric sags and is not tight.

What causes an awning to sag after installation?

Issue: The fabric sags and is not tight. Solution: The arms are locked out (over extended), causing the fabric to sag. Reverse cranking direction and retract the awning in until the fabric is taut.

Why is my RV awning not rolling back?

Final thing to check is to measure the awning fabric. It may not be same on either sides and may be uneven which will cause it not rolling back fully. Most quality ones from reputed manufacturers like dometic, lippert, carefree, camco will roll back evenly in most cases.