RV Awning Motor Replacement - Weather Pro / Dometic 9100 | RV With Tito DIY

I replaced my failing obsolete RV Awning Motor it with a similar Dometic motor. It took longer than expected, but that was my fault. Here's how it went.
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My RV awning is an AE Weather Pro Awning. The replacement motor I used is a Dometic 9100 Awning Motor that I purchased on Amazon (amzn.to/3NIW5qw)
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[@jimsjacob]

Not to “beat a dead horse”, but I submit that including mistakes makes for a far better video. For me, it makes it more “real world” and I can relate to the work being done. I’d have done the very same thing! But with more expletives!! Hah! 😅😂

[@steveABCDEFG]

100% agreed. Made me feel like I’m not the only one 😂

[@RVwithTito]

When filming I tend to curb my expletives. If I say "darn it" it's not what I really meant :)

[@jeff67mustang]

I laughed like crazy.....😅....know the feeling man! You feel like and idiot but what really hurts while correcting your mistake you keep thinking how much sooner you would have been through it. 😢

[@campnut6076]

I used to be an RV tech in the 70's up thru the late 80's. I enjoy watching your DIY repairs to catch up on the new tech on RV's we didn't have back then. It seemed you were surprised by the Scotchlok quick connect electric splices when you disassembled your old motor. Those things are notorious for losing connection , especially when exposed to the weather. I made good "mad money" on the side from diagnosing electrical issues on RV's and tow vehicles. 9 times out of 10, those quick connects were at fault. Good stuff to remember.

[@larrymiller8210]

Have the same rig and awning. I will file this away, thanks.

[@RVwithTito]

I can imagine. Those were a surprise to see. I can see how they must have made the install much easier with very little wire to work with. But you're right, most of the effort is finding the problem. Thanks for the tip.

[@stewartmhyre1528]

No project is complete without at least one oh no! I love it, that Melissa was replaced by a broom 😂

[@RVwithTito]

I'm sure she's good with it since it took much longer to get this done.

[@NorthernHomeGarage]

Thank you so much for this video. I was worried about the torsion on the awning but it appears it does not matter. I leave all of my mistakes in my videos as well. Shows the DIY people we all make mistakes. Great video!😊

[@jaranatube]

Your old awning motor was 20 years old? That's great. On many items these days (not just RV components), you're lucky to get a couple of years out of it after the warranty expires. May your new one outlast the older one!

[@RVwithTito]

Agree. It's had a good life. Most of the equipment in this rig is original.

[@genejmcd]

Now that’s some real red neck engineering. What kind of a project would it be without at least one mistake. 😊

[@RVwithTito]

Either mistakes, blood, or both :)

[@michaelknight7403]

Thanks for this video. I also have a 17 year old Motorhome with a Weather pro awning with motor problems. I thought I was going to have to replace the whole awning. After seeing this video I just ordered a Dometic 9100 motor. Thanks again.

[@paulbenoit1351]

I always learn stuff watching your videos. Thanks Tito!

[@RVwithTito]

My pleasure!

[@DirectCurrent4u]

Great video Brian; Thats much easier then having to replace the Awning materiel its self! lol Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.🙏🏻👍

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks, you too! 👍

[@davidbooth5851]

I thought to myself ..He forgot that sleeve ..half a second later you said "Oh NO" 😂😂😂

[@HelloWorldRobnLisa]

This will be in my very near future as well since we have a 2005 Itasca Sunrise 33V. Same basic coach and you have. Putting this video in my "saved" folder. Thanks again.

[@RVwithTito]

You're welcome. Best of luck with the project.

[@daviscrt]

I have the same awning and motor on my 2004 bounder. Thanks for the video. Don

[@RVwithTito]

You bet!

[@coreymerritt7742]

Right on Brian glad things worked out good fix

[@RVwithTito]

Me too! Glad to have that done.

[@djjones618]

Love the honesty!

[@michelpigeon3185]

Merci pour la vidéo! J'ai changé mon vieux moteur durant le dernier weekend et tout a très bien fonctionné!

[@LanceMcCormick]

Nice Job!

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks!

[@timf6916]

Nice, good job

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks!

[@wrigleyregular1926]

Great stuff.

[@RVwithTito]

Glad you enjoyed that.

[@PatsTravels]

Great job. Quite interesting

[@RVwithTito]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnstangel8918]

Good job!!!!! I noticed when you opened it you had a lot of moisture in it I know you being who you are you left it open so the fabric could dry out. Lol just saying. Have a great time RVing and love watching your videos they are very informative and you don't put me to sleep like some of the other ones.

[@RVwithTito]

Yes. Definitely left it to dry out :)

[@Plekteret04]

A good and useful instructor Brian. This video will right now be very imortant to watch righ now. During this weeken my awning was hit by a gust of wind. The shaft or pin from the end of the motor was twisted and bend to the stud. . so the arm of the awning dont hit the rail on the wall properly. Can see if somthing can be done with the old motor. Have got a motor from another awning I can try, if this can be used. Thanks Brian!

[@RVwithTito]

Yikes. Those gusts can be an awning killer for sure. We've seen that happen a lot. Hope you get it all sorted out.

[@reycardenas8092]

Great video thanks

[@RVwithTito]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Plekteret04]

Yes Brian! My friend told told me to dont leave the awning wihtout get it in. the halftube and arm has been twisted. Its Alu, and I think it can be twisted back. It has no dent.

[@davidpatrick1813]

Some to think on, IF needed is the bolt you used to secure the pivot on top of the arm looks like room to add a backing nut. If the screw backs out the end cap will loosen etc.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks for the suggestion. Not sure if it's needed though. It tightens down pretty well and hasn't ever come loose.

[@LIHUI-MOTORS]

WELL DONE

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks!

[@kevinclark6289]

The usual thumbs-up given.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks!

[@jamespresuto8671]

Great video. I'm guilty of leaving one important part behind and having to disassemble the project to reinstall. I was adding a Roadmaster HD swaybar to my 2013 Thor Daybreak and forgot a washer and had to redo.

[@RVwithTito]

Yes. Happens all the time. That's how we learn.

[@1951Roy]

Thanks for sharing. How is the A/C replacement coming?

[@RVwithTito]

It's been slow going waiting for equipment and will pick up soon. I'm sharing regular updates on Patreon (patreon.com/rvwithtito)

[@stevewatson7337]

While driving the pin, it caught on the red wire and damaged it. I was able to repair it. So keep the wires separated when driving the pin.

[@michaelgarcia8271]

Replaced her with a broom!! LOL Good video.

[@RVwithTito]

😁

[@broncoblue399]

Benn there done that and will do it again.

[@RVwithTito]

:)

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Those blue quickie connectors that were found on your old motor are the worst. They may have been the problem. You might test the old motor before discarding. Or not. Thanks for the video Brian.

[@RVwithTito]

Could be. I'll test it out and maybe keep it as a spare. Either way. I'm happy with a new slightly more powerful motor in there. We mostly travel to places where there is no way to get parts. So one less thing to worry about.

[@brianvandy4002]

Wait! Yours came with a remote?!? I'm going to have to look into that. I noticed the motor on my '04 Adventurer 38R seems to struggle going in and out. Thanks for this video. Now off to figure out if I can get a remote.

[@RVwithTito]

It did. The range is not good, but it does work. After our Alaska trip, it sometimes doesn't line up right when closing. So I go up on the roof to guide it in before traveling. The remote comes in very handy for that.

[@Original_SJB]

Mine has a remote, it just didn't come with the rig when I bought it, I'll have to think about if it's worth it to find one and order it. I'm sure winnebago has a part number

[@hoss1003]

Great job.. and only one screw up in 13 years.. I wish I could say that.

[@RVwithTito]

Yeah...sure...no screw ups. I learn through failure 😃

[@chrisgomiller5764]

How did you get the awning out some to work on it? My buddies is stuck closed, and all that happens when you click the button, i can hear the motor trying to move but nothing happens.

[@raymondschoch788]

Really like watching you diy videos, have a question on up grading my Coach batteries to lithium, I’m not sure if it will start my 5500 watts generator, or do I need to keep a starting battery for that ?????

[@RVwithTito]

No problem. My old lead acid battery started my 5500 ok.

[@ka7qqv]

Wow. No solder and marine heat shrink😢 You will be back to that connection

[@rsg1963]

Nice work and I felt the pain when you forgot the collar. Ugh. So as long as the arms don't move, then there is no re-wrap or tension/alignment issues? (Because the other side is still locked, I assume)

[@RVwithTito]

That's right. Just secure the arms. 👍

[@davidclark6436]

The blue connectors that were on the old motor are notorious for being ba.if it worked occasionly i would have started there.d

[@TerrydeAlaska]

Do you still have to original fitting for the Dometic 9100 that you took off? I need one, mine broke!

[@RVwithTito]

Sorry someone else beat you to it. I sent it off a while back.

[@warpedjester]

Anyone want to take bets that it's those scotch locks that were the problem to begin with?

[@RVwithTito]

I bet $1 and share my tests on Patreon :)

[@j.ort1]

Do you still have the parts your removed of the 9100. I need the piece that goes to the arm from the awning motor

[@RVwithTito]

Yes. I still have it. Shoot me your your address via email ([e-mail]) and I'll send it to you.

[@Keith80027]

Mine is starting to slow down and wondering if it can be oiled.

[@RVwithTito]

There are a lot of moving parts. I spray some Boeshield T-9 on all the joints a couple times a year. Sure...spray some on the motor shaft too. It may help and eliminate some noise.

[@timothyamos8049]

Hi, I have watched this video over 10 times. I have the weather pro motor that went bad. Replace it with the 9100 like you did. Made the mods as shown, but when we plugged it back in, all we got was a clicking sound, no movement, Is there something else we missed or is the new motor bad? Thanks

[@RVwithTito]

Is your battery fully charged?

[@timothyamos8049]

@@RVwithTito I'm gonna say yes but I will check ,The old weather pro would go out but struggle coming back in, start/stop, start/stop. That's the reason I am trying to change it. The weather pro has been like that sense we owned it, 2 years. I assumed the motor was weak and struggling to roll it in.

[@RVwithTito]

​@timothyamos8049 My hunch would be an electrical problem. Also check wires for a loose connection somewhere.

[@timothyamos8049]

@@RVwithTito Battery reading 12.4

[@camplights4240]

What ever happened to your AC mod???

[@RVwithTito]

Still moving forward slowly, but also working on other repairs. Check out my Patreon for regular project updates.

[@miscellaneousHandle]

if I had a nickel for every time I attached the wires and then realized I forgot something...

[@RVwithTito]

Yeah. I'd have a few bucks for sure :)

[@garyag45]

👍😎🇺🇸🦅

[@michelpigeon3185]

Awning replacement

[@RVwithTito]

I'll be replacing that fabric soon, but not the entire awning.

[@skatergg12]

Would you sell the housing you aren’t using ?

[@RVwithTito]

Sorry. Someone else beat you to it. I already sent it to him.

[@TerrydeAlaska]

@@RVwithTito I need one too! Any idea where I could get one? I may have to order a new motor... Also did you pin the torsion spring side to keep the tube from spinning the motor side when you took the motor off?

[@user-rc3ez9wb5o]

Do you think people will buy Weather ProRV Awning Motor if I sell it on Amazon？