Dometic 9100 power awning motor replacement

[@sledgehammer67]

I am “average handy”…went camping, had the awning extended for the week, and when i went to retract it, nothing happened…tested the switch and the power feed, those were fine. Figured out out how to manually retract it so I could travel home. Got home, watched your video, and thought, “I can do that!”. And i did! Removed the old motor so I could order a replacement. When it came in I tackled the job alone. Thank god for your video!!!! New motor was $180; saved perhaps $300 on labor, likely $100 on a motor, and I thank you for clearly laying out this job for me. I am so appreciative of your excellent video.

[@friedgizzard]

@@sledgehammer67 thanks for the comment brother. The reason i put this type of video up is to help regular people save money on issues that don’t have much instruction. Good job.

[@jonpaulletki485]

Just replaced my awning motor by myself. This is the best way to do it by far!!! Thank you

[@friedgizzard]

You are welcome, glad the video helped.

Great video replaced the motor on my awning went pretty much how he explained it would. Only have one thing to add, if you have a 2nd ladder tall enough I clamped a 2x4 to the step closets to the hight of the awning to help hold the weight of the awning while I had the motor off. Seemed to make it a lot easier

[@friedgizzard]

Great tip! Thank you

[@garybaird3364]

DO NOT USE A COAT HANGER IT WILL COIL AROUND THE SHAFT AND IT WILL BE HARD TO REMOVE. DONE THAT I LEARNED MY LESSON. Gary

[@ricklafrance9010]

Thanks for your video. I was able to replace mine with your help. Appreciate you!

[@otisosborne1764]

Clear as mud there buddy,

[@friedgizzard]

thats pretty much the world i live in.

[@anthonyg6924]

Your comedy was cracking me up😂. Throw it at your wife. Lol. I took out my motor last night, trying to get a quote for a replacement. Mine has brown ends but i believe its still 9100. Informative and good video, thanks.

[@deniscastonguay5251]

Do you have a video on how to tighten the spring

[@friedgizzard]

Sorry, no I don’t. There are a few on KZbin but i hope it is a problem I don’t have.

[@blainemcdonald6972]

What are the indicators that the gas shocks need replacing

[@friedgizzard]

If the awning is struggling to pop out on its on and go into the full upright extended position, then the shocks need to be replaced.

[@charlesdennis3881]

Good video and could you tell me what material you used for skirting

[@friedgizzard]

I have not changed my awning material yet. I plan to do it this year, my local camper supply place sells it by the foot already made, they just roll it out and cut whatever length is needed. Amazon does sell replacement awnings.

[@larryshortridge5094]

I unwrapped my Spring on accident. Do you know whether it needs to go clockwise or Counterclock wise ?

[@friedgizzard]

Counter clockwise should tighten it, but it should be wound tight in the extended position. If you wind in the spring with the awning retracted it will not be able to extend. I hope this helps.

[@larryshortridge5094]

@@friedgizzard Yes, indeed, that helps a lot. That was much needed instruction, thank you.

[@riverking4u]

My awning stops about 2 to 3 inches from hitting home. is there a micro switch or something making it stop before it retracts all the way thanks.

[@friedgizzard]

There may be a micro switch, but not on these regular dometic styles. For a normal style either something is not aligning correctly and blocking the frame or the spring may need to be turned a time or two. Turning the spring is a real pain so i would look for something not aligning.

[@riverking4u]

@@friedgizzard Thank you, I will try that next week camping. It's presently against the wall so I can't try it now.

[@garybaird3364]

The spring may need to be turned be careful .

[@williamgriffin2601]

I need to see a video on how to replace the opposite end from motor, (spring rod) on this same awning. Please

[@geminijimzy]

Hi. Any tips on getting to the back bolt out of the 2 that need to be removed.. problem is Its closed tight that I can't get to the back bolt .

[@friedgizzard]

I can’t be 100% on this, but if you secure the arm so it will not spring out, then remove the front hex head bolt, you should be able to lift the motor side of the awning up and unwrap the awning one good turn, then put that sleeve back into the arm and secure it back with the hex head bolt. The motor side is not under any spring tension and with the awning all the way in the opposite end does not have enough built up energy to spring out on you. Hope that helps.

[@varsityvocab5048]

You did not mention that you need to unplug the wire connection at the awning prior to undoing the old fixture.

[@jessicarollins8533]

How did you install the rivets? Do you need a riveter?

[@friedgizzard]

Yes, you have to have a rivet gun, any hardware store sells them.

[@deniscastonguay5251]

Thanks you for the information

[@stepheng1138]

i have the same problem of awning stuck closed, is this motor repairable at all? also my wind sensor keeps blowing when trying to open the awning, and this is my second one. i think the motor is shorting it, and blowing it. and at 400.00 bucks i got to get the motor replaced. im gonna use your video to help me work on my awning... thanks for making it.

[@friedgizzard]

I dont know enough about electric motors to repair this one. The average handyman is not going to be able repair this motor with success. My awning does not have a wind sensor so I really can’t help troubleshoot that, but I would imagine if the motor is frozen it could pop that fuse when the switch gets pushed.

[@stepheng1138]

@@friedgizzard thanks for your reply

[@tobywhelan7829]

Do you have the model number for the motor you bought?

[@friedgizzard]

4.6 out of 5 stars241 Reviews DOMETIC 3310423.209B Torsion Assembly Rh White for 9100

[@DN4AGDX]

How long are these motors suppose to last? They're not cheap.

[@friedgizzard]

Well, just about everything in a camper is built to a minimum standard, so I would say they are made to last just long enough to no be covered under warranty.

[@kernrogers7144]

Can the motor be repaired

[@friedgizzard]

I am sure it can be if you can find a place that does it but by the time a person pays for parts and 2 hours labor it makes more since to by a new one.

[@fenderguy5865]

Extended, the spring it wound. Retracted it isn't.

[@seedsofwisdom4u]

The wife must have pestered him

[@stevepotter9053]

This is pretty much useless. Why didn’t you do the video when you did the actual repair.

[@friedgizzard]

The good thing about youtube is you can change the channel.

[@sledgehammer67]

If you can’t understand this very good video, you are likely still breastfeeding. Give the guy a break!