How to Fix Electric RV Awning Arm Wobble - Motor binding

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[@robertgillispie5034]

My shaft is bad so I need to replace it however I don’t have exterior screws. There’s just holes and I can’t tell what is in the inside of it when I ordered a replacement it comes with rivets. Do you know if I could just drill the rivets out and hopefully pull that shaft out.

[@GetGonewithUS]

@@robertgillispie5034 You need to find out who is the manufacturer and ask them I have no clue what you have. Good Luck!

[@pauldietrich9199]

I purchased a used Greyhawk with a awning motor that wobbled. Thanks to you and your video I repaired the loose ends as you described. However I used 3/16 rivets. Thanks so much....

[@GetGonewithUS]

Nice work!😀

[@srunyon1]

Man I love the internet, fixed me right up!! Thank you!!

[@GetGonewithUS]

You are welcome. Glad you got yours fixed. 😊

[@artboudreau]

Thanks for adding another project to my list of "to-do's". That wobble on our awning has been there since the beginning. Jayco dealer always said there was no issue.

[@GetGonewithUS]

You are welcome, Art! They may say there is no issue, but our motor runs a lot smoother now. 😀

[@RVHabit]

Hi guys always great how-to videos. Screws are notorious for coming loose on those awnings. There is a lot of torque on the ends and eventually screws just don't hold tight. If they come loose again try pop rivets. Many awnings now use them. Thumbs up!

[@GetGonewithUS]

Hi Lou and thanks ! We were going to do rivets, but I already have 3 rivets guns in storage, didn't need another one. LOL We will probably grab one from storage on our way through New England this year. 😀

[@melindahutchinson196]

We have the same problem! We followed your video....fixed! Thanks for the help we enjoy watching your channel.

[@GetGonewithUS]

Thanks Melinda. We are glad you got yours fixed too! 😃

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

Thanks. I am having that same problem with my canopy on my Palomino Paomini and glad I came across this video. Adding a little Loctite to those screws with help in making sure they don’t come loose. Thanks again

[@GetGonewithUS]

You are welcome. Glad it helped! 😀

[@ferretfrancesco]

Holy crap I thought it was normal! I'll be fixing mine tomorrow!!!

[@GetGonewithUS]

Good luck. :)

[@KevinCoop1]

Thanks for this video! I noticed ours wobbling this week and your video just popped up. Best wishes, Kevin

[@GetGonewithUS]

You are welcome Kevin. Good Luck! 😀

[@gspan0513]

That’s exactly what my problem was. Thank you .

[@GetGonewithUS]

You are welcome!

[@willieiso118]

Hi from Oliver, British Columbia, Canada... keep them tips coming!!!

[@GetGonewithUS]

Hi Wayne. Thanks for visiting our KZbin channel. 😀

[@apachepaul]

Thank you for posting this! Our Carefree awning has the same wobble and I'm thinking, "Bent shaft?, Motor replacement?" Hopefully it will be as simple as yours! 1st priority come RV maintenance day.

[@GetGonewithUS]

Good Luck! We were thinking the same way you were when ours starting acting up. Hopefully your issue is the same. Let us know. 😀

[@doughasson2073]

Thanks Chuck and your wife.

[@GetGonewithUS]

You are welcome Doug! 😀

[@abyssiniahenry128]

It's always something with RV/TT's.😐 If you own the same one longer than 5yrs you've practically already built it over again with all the tightening and replacing of parts. It's an assembly hobby, as much as a leisure hobby. Always helpful and useful tips/content.👍🏼

[@GetGonewithUS]

Very true! There is a lack of quality control when it comes to RVs. On the other hand imagine what a stick and brick house would be like after 20,00 miles on it. LOL

[@RVTravelingWith6]

Lol, thanks for the shout-out! Glad I was able to help.

[@GetGonewithUS]

Thanks. Looking forward to seeing you guys again. 😀

[@davidhuff6051]

Thanks for the video. My RV is off site right now but I'm looking forward to seeing if your fix works for me.

[@GetGonewithUS]

Good Luck David. Hope it works for you too. 😀

[@ronmcdaniel1583]

Well that was very riveting. The next time I am wobbling I will have to tell the Mrs that I need two screws on each end and I will be OK! I just couldn't help it. Good video as always. THANKS SAFE TRAVELS

[@GetGonewithUS]

That's a funny one Ron! LOL Thanks and stay safe. 😀

[@garyandrews6037]

Always great videos and info! Having a 2017 Precept 35S our self we love watching your videos, especially the upgrade and maintenance videos. Thanks!

[@GetGonewithUS]

Thanks Gary! We appreciate your comment, we are glad like like our channel. 😀

[@rvfigs2747]

Once again, another terrific tutorial. I have the same issue. I would have used some Loctite. Where those stainless steel screws?

[@GetGonewithUS]

I'm figuring with 4 screws vs the 2 screws, it not going to be able to move enough to cause a problem. If it does happen again, I'll probably just rivet it. 😀

[@LB-oz9hv]

This is definitely a weak point, mine just broke right off in the cold weather when I rolled it in. I will use the same fix!

[@GetGonewithUS]

I agree it is the weak point, Good Luck.

[@staly23o]

Great video... I was researching carefree awning. Seemed a pretty fantastic awning. I was trying to find out how heavy the whole awning assembly. ??

[@GetGonewithUS]

Glad you enjoyed it! The weight of an awning will vary due to the length you need. You can call Carefree of Colorado and ask them for the size you are interested in. 1 [phone]

[@Matt02341]

I’m not a professional either. Great video with disclaimer. I’d suggest some lock washers too.

[@GetGonewithUS]

Probably not a bad idea Vincent! 😀

[@biancagentile4504]

That’s the issue I’m having except mine has 3 screws. As I was rolling it in the last screw flew off. I hadn’t realized the other 2 had already flown off. I pulled the screws off an put them back in. Yet it’s still wobbly. Should I just drill and add 1 screw since I already have 3 holes with screws? Thank you for your help. Solo Woman RV’er.

[@GetGonewithUS]

I would be more concerned with why all the screws came out. You may want to consider putting in a larger screw. It sound like the current screws are loose. Of course we are only guessing without being able to see it in person. Good Luck! 😀

[@katbaker6758]

Thank you… as our awning just broke and repair was quoted at $2500. Ouch!

[@GetGonewithUS]

Ouch is right. Good Luck! 😀

[@rj16481]

Great job !!! Robert from Ohio !!!

[@GetGonewithUS]

Hey, thanks Robert! 😀

[@patrickhastings6421]

Thanks for the helpful information. I’ll know what to do if this happens to mine.

[@GetGonewithUS]

You are welcome Patrick. 😀

[@irresistible72]

We did the same thing a couple weeks ago and now our RV arm and cap is rotating even worse. What are we doing wrong? Thank you for any advice you can help us with.

[@GetGonewithUS]

Without seeing it, we can only guess. Did you ever hit anything with the awning? Put it out and get on a step ladder then look down the length of the awning tube. Is it straight the whole length? Check and making sure the awning arms are aligned properly. Are they binding or out of alignment? Good Luck.

[@brucelawing6651]

Now I have something else to check!! Glad you made this video. My awning kinda chatters when coming in. I have sprayed about 1/2 can of WD40 on the arms so far. lol Was going to try the duck tape next but will hold off until I try your fix!! Thanks again, and as usual "safe travels".

[@GetGonewithUS]

Thanks Bruce! We weren't sure what it was when we first noticed it. Like everything else it only got worse. At least this is a cheap fix. Funny how many times we notice other awning doing it in the campgrounds now. 😀

[@johngass1441]

I just notice my slide awning is doing the same thing. Thanks for the tip!

[@GetGonewithUS]

You are welcome John. This mod worked for us. 😀

[@justmona9647]

Y'all can fix anything! I've seen you! 😉

[@GetGonewithUS]

Thanks Mona, we try! 😀

[@crystalrisch8310]

Need to fix mine. Has this worked for long term?

[@GetGonewithUS]

We no longer have the RV, but it lasted the whole time we had it with no issue.

[@monteith40]

Thank you, God bless

[@GetGonewithUS]

You are so welcome! 😀

[@marilyngatson2289]

What type are the 6 screws you removed from the motor housing? Is it a Philips head?

[@GetGonewithUS]

It is called a Robertson screw. You can pick up a Robertson Screwdriver or bit at basically any hardware store. Most of the screws in newer RV's are Robertson Screws. Good Luck

[@62impalaconvert]

Mine were phillips. The two screws on the end cap were square drive.

[@Cabernet2000]

I just did this. Took a #12 to replace the #10 as the hole became stripped. Used Phillips head. Screw the square snd star screws. They are just too problem problematic finding the right bit.

[@GetGonewithUS]

Glad you got something to work for you. We never have had a problem with the Robertson bit (square screw). The newer RV's use them a lot. Readily available at Home Depot.

[@Debbie_T_FL]

👋 Hi! Good job! 😊

[@GetGonewithUS]

Hi Debbie and thanks! 😀

[@apachepaul]

Thanks!

[@GetGonewithUS]

You are welcome and thank you so much. It is appreciated! 😀

[@chelleleigh82]

I have a carefree awning and the motor went out. I cannot figure out how to get the arm out away from the rv in order to replace the motor. Has anyone ran into this issue??

[@rvvacation1862]

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[@GetGonewithUS]

Thank You! 😃

[@rvvacation1862]

@@GetGonewithUS 🤣. Thank you... I ran right outside and looked at my awning end caps. 😁 I have three screws in each.🙄 Amazing, how we, the RV buyer allows the RV industry to get away with such poor quality. Our 2021 Georgetown GT7 (🍋) has had 7 repairs the first 2000 miles and now at 6000 miles, needs another 12 repairs including blistering and peeling vinyl floor covering. 🥳Yayyy... We're soooo happy 🥳

[@GetGonewithUS]

@@rvvacation1862 Congrats, you had one more screw each side than we did. LOL The poor quality control, we were told, comes from the lack of government standards for RV's like the automobile industry has to abide by. Of course if there were some, none of us could probably afford to buy a RV. LOL

[@DennisWintjes2]

Thanks for sharing. Like 30!

[@GetGonewithUS]

Thanks for stopping by our channel Dennis!