RV Power Awning Struggles and Troubleshooting | Dometic 9200

In this Episode:
We talk about the troubles we’ve been having with our Dometic 9200 power awning. We will go over troubleshooting steps for this awning, as well as other RV systems.
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[@mountainsintomemories]

I've since sold the awning motor, so it's no longer available.

[@davidcooper3871]

Yep. Was the switch. Pulled it out and opened it up. Several bits of plastic fell out. Rebuilt and installed. Works fine now.

[@kerchalmier3013]

Thanks for this video. I was poised to buy a $300.0 like you did. I came up with an even easier solution. Not intentionally, but I accidentally opened up the switch. Inside I discovered carbon buildup on the connectors. Using a pencil eraser I cleaned off the carbon, put the switch back together, and reinstalled it. It works like new.

[@KingPickleBk]

When I closed last season, my awning button wouldnt do anything. I turned that hidden nut which manually closes the awning (hidden under a rubber grommet) a few times. Button started working again. My motor was seized up I guess. When I opened this season, had to do the same thing again. 2 minutes after climbing off my ladder, my neighbor who was also opening for the season said his awning was dead. I did the same to his and it worked. Just another thing you guys can check if your power awning isnt working. BTW, when I would press the switch I would hear absolutely nothing, so I check the usual (fuse, switch, wiring etc). It was just the motor seized up.

[@jaywhite1850]

Thanks for the tips and the perspective. Sometimes I get caught up on all the maintenance and forget the experiences camping brings. I just ordered a switch and my plan is to solder 3 6-inch 12awg wires to the switch instead of using spade connectors. Then I’ll just Wago the wires together.

[@andreaellis3596]

Great info thanks! Will check the switch first before ordering new motor!

[@wdbbrinton]

I bought the switch for $50 Canadian on Amazon, now have two, lol. Once I got in there what a rats nest of wires. Low and behold there was two white wires not connected. Lesson learned check wires. Thanks for your help

[@BugCrush3r]

There are a couple things you can do to verify the switch without checking the amperage. First is measure the voltage at the motor connector while the connector is connected to the motor and the switch is operated. The voltage should not drop alot under load. IF your switch contacts have high resistance the voltage will drop significantly under load. You can also connect the motor connector backwards to see if the problem reverses. Nice video, very useful. :)

[@markbrown5488]

To test for an electrical problem I always test in this sequence: source, circuit, load.

[@matthartlage889]

Great video!!

[@JeffinTD]

I’ve gone down the rabbit hole when a light wasn’t working. Ohm meter indicated the switch worked and voltage was present in the socket when on. The switch was making good enough contact for the tiny bit of current the meter needs to take volt or ohm readings, but went open circuit when under any load.

[@jameseavey648]

Any chance you could provide me a photo of the wiring on the back of the switch? I belive I may have crossed up some wires when trying to troubleshoot my switch. Thanks so much if you’re able to.

[@DonEastern-oj4ct]

I have a Solera awning, on a Cherokee wolf pup.

[@jasonharms8697]

Thanks for this. Having the same issue. Fully retracted. Want to replace the switch, which you kinda just skipped over. Which one did you buy?

[@brianevans243]

Most likely the poor connection was causing excessively high amperage draw which could cause the switch to overheat and fail. That’s just what I saw a lot of when I worked in the auto industry. Also you could have checked the resistance in the switch with a multimeter.

[@HollyVerweyst]

Thank you! Where did you get the switch?

[@unclecheeseboys6700]

To verify that the switch is bad, you can bypass the switch, by removing the two leads and touching them together.

[@blaisedusenbery2398]

Would motor still run and awning not retract?

[@inlovewithsurfin]

would possibly be interested in buying your motor! i can't find one for sale anywhere...

[@jennifercollins3171]

Wish I could send you a picture tell me if I can fix and maybe how