In some cases it can be at the motorhome end of the setup.
Manual awning will not retract.
Now the problem with the improper retraction of the awning is that there may be more than one scenario why the manual awning won t retract.
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.
The awning s settings and electricity supply are also common sources of trouble.
If you find yourself in the situation where the awning on your rv just won t retract then this is the video for you.
The awning s motor or remote control is usually to blame when the unit stops working as you expect.
To secure the awning you will first need to go to the roof of the rv.
The forecast for today is 20 25 mph winds with storms coming through with winds possibly up to 60 mpg and large hail.
One of the possible causes may be that the awning s position where it attaches to the coach via the awning rail has moved.
In many cases you have the manual override at the outer end of the assembly where the motor is placed.
Next option is to retract it manually.
If the awning will not retract and it is a manually awning you might have a busted tension torsion spring you should be able to push the arms in with two people and then zip tie the awning arms so you can travel i would put two zip ties at the bottom middle and top on each awning arm.
Electrical awning can be operated manually as well.
Manual awning won t retract.
I tried to bring the awning in last night since i knew it was going to storm and it goes just fine until it s about 3 feet from the side of the camper then it just stops.
Anytime you look at installing a fixture with electrical components you can expect to spend more money on the actual awning the installation and repair costs.
The motor wont be that big and therefore is placed at the extended end of the awning.