RV Awning Motor Repair in Apopka, FL

RV Repair Apopka replaces failed RV awning motors throughout Orange, Seminole, and Volusia counties. Electric awning not extending or retracting? We diagnose and replace Carefree, Dometic, and Solera awning motors at your location. Call (407) 326-5500.

An electric awning motor failure is one of the more straightforward RV repairs we make - once we confirm the motor is actually the cause (not a control module, switch, or wiring issue), replacement is a direct part swap that takes 1.5 to 2 hours on-site. The hard part is diagnosis, not repair.

Before replacing a motor, we always verify: that 12V power reaches the motor, that the motor control switch is sending the correct signal, that no fuses have blown in the awning circuit, and that the problem is actually the motor and not a jammed roller tube or tangled control cable. A direct power test to the motor (bypassing the control circuit) confirms motor vs control failure.

Awning Motor Diagnosis

Motor Brands and Availability

Carefree of Colorado awning motors are the most common in motorhomes. Dometic awning motors are common in newer travel trailers. LCI/Solera awning motors are increasingly common as Lippert has expanded into the awning market. We stock Carefree motor assemblies and can order Dometic motors with next-day delivery in the Apopka area for most coach configurations.

Service area: Apopka, Longwood, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Lake Mary, DeLand, Deltona, DeBary, Mount Dora, Tavares, Leesburg, and all surrounding communities in Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Volusia counties.

Pricing for RV Awning Motor Repair

Starting price range: $245 - $485. Flat-rate quote provided before any work begins. Request a free quote online or call (407) 326-5500.

*Estimates only. Final price determined on-site after diagnosis. Parts and labor included in flat rate.

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FAQ

Common Questions

Try extending the awning manually using the override (a drill on the manual override access). If it moves freely by hand but won't run electrically, the motor is dead or the circuit has no power. If it's hard to turn manually, the motor or roller tube is mechanically jammed.

RV awnings use a single motor (unlike slides which can be dual-motor). So only one motor replacement is ever needed per awning.

A hum with no movement usually means a seized motor bearing or an overloaded motor. Try manually retracting first to relieve any mechanical bind. If the motor still just hums after the bind is cleared, the motor is typically burned out and needs replacement.

Most awning motor housings are not fully waterproof. Avoid directing a pressure washer at the motor end of the awning. When cleaning the awning fabric, use a soft brush and garden hose. If the motor gets wet, allow it to dry fully before operating the awning.

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Mobile service in Apopka and surrounding areas. Flat-rate pricing, no towing fees, same-day availability.