Power Awning

[Fidaddy]

For some reason my power awning is not working. When pressed up or down it makes a clicking noise. Could my switch be bad? Is there a fuse somewhere I can check? Power switch is made by Dometic.
My coach is a Georgetown 2010 330 TS.
Any help or advise would be appreciated.

Thank You

[Krawler]

Are you plugged in or is the battery fully charged?

[cgotto1204]

If you have a continuous clicking sound, it may be the awning motor is bad. Check to see if there is any locking mechanisms (for example: a strap at the top to secure the awning during transport) attached.

[Fidaddy]

Yes, I'm plugged in, I'm going on a trip tomorrow and go thru all my checks.
Batteries are full charged. Could it be the motor on the awning is bad?

[OldCoot]

I would pull the switch and use jumper wires to determine if it is the switch or not. The center poles should be the + & -.

[Fidaddy]

Old Coot,
Forgive me, I'm not to mechanical when it comes to electrical issues.
I pulled the switch and took it apart. Inside there is a rocker type of switch inside.
When you say Jump it does that mean you touch the + and - with a screwdriver?

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Fidaddy

Old Coot,
Forgive me, I'm not to mechanical when it comes to electrical issues.
I pulled the switch and took it apart. Inside there is a rocker type of switch inside.
When you say Jump it does that mean you touch the + and - with a screwdriver?

Absolutely not + to -, that is a direct short and will blow the fuse. If you don't have the electrical knowledge, it would be better to get a friend that does. You would have to connect the center on one side to the end terminal on the same side while doing the same on the other side, both at the same time.

[trackmanbfa]

With the switch open take a wire and put one end on the negative and the other end on the positive. That will jump the switch and the awning should start working if it was the switch.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by trackmanbfa

With the switch open take a wire and put one end on the negative and the other end on the positive. That will jump the switch and the awning should start working if it was the switch.

That's a dead short and will blow the fuse.

[Fidaddy]

Sounds like I need to phone a Friend
Thank you all for your responses.

[Brother Les]

sounds like the same problem.


http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ing-26587.html

[bubbles]

That switch is not just an ordinary DPDT switch. It is already set up to reverse both gnd and pwr. The back of the switch should have an X arrangement of copper strips installed. If you don't know what you are looking at then perhaps, as suggested, you should ask a friend with basic knowledge to assist. If your switch is different, disregard this input.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by bubbles

That switch is not just an ordinary DPDT switch. It is already set up to reverse both gnd and pwr. The back of the switch should have an X arrangement of copper strips installed. If you don't know what you are looking at then perhaps, as suggested, you should ask a friend with basic knowledge to assist. If your switch is different, disregard this input.

Yes, it should have an X strip or jumper wires crossing, but jumping the centers with the ends on the same side will bypass the switch.

[Fidaddy]

Thx Brother Les, that forum is pretty helpful.

[trackmanbfa]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

That's a dead short and will blow the fuse.

I will just back out of here and let you handle it.

[jtownstumpjumper]

Our Dometic power awning on our 2014 Silverback had a clicking sound when we went on our first trip with it...might go out a foot and stop.....push out on it and it might go a little further....never knew if it was going to make it all the way out or all the way in.....finally got it back in....left it for the dealer to look at.....bad motor....replaced under warranty.

[bubbles]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Yes, it should have an X strip or jumper wires crossing, but jumping the centers with the ends on the same side will bypass the switch.

Yes, absolutely correct. I think it's a motor issue. Just the fact it's clicking means the switch is switching and the fuse must be good. Just a guess.

[Fidaddy]

Thanks everyone,
I'm gonna play it safe and take my coach back to the dealer. Bummer is its just out if warranty by 2 months!

[Krazymace]

There was a recall from dometic a few months ago. A tech came out on their nickel and replaced my motor.


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[Fidaddy]

Thx Krazymace,
I will definitely call Dometic and get some info.