Replacing a 9200 Dometic Awning Motor

[@pigybak]

everybody needs a neighbor like Jerry

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks a bunch

[@rvadventuresofdavidkarenlu3362]

That was amazing Jerry.
Great idea on the strap and using the bar and clamp.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks!

[@Boompa-vz8qh]

Thank you for the video. It was exactly what I needed.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Glad we help.

[@bertkelly7650]

The main thing is not falling off the ladder especially with no one to call for help. Appreciate your resourcefulness to get er done!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks. So true. Joan was close by just in case.

[@danielloyd8755]

Jerry, I just ran across your UA-cam channel, I'm sure I'll be checking in periodically from now on. I currently am in the process of replacing my Dometic 9200 motor, the planetary gear striped the same way. In re: clamping the awning roller tube, for me, it was much easier to keep the awning rolled out and force the awning arms back into the RV. Once in, from the top of the RV, the motor can be removed and the awning tube laid on the roof, without any tension on the awning fabric or the motor. I have the motor out, just waiting for the replacement to come in. Wishing the best and safe travels.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you found us.

[@alanradnai7702]

Great Job , manual is the way to go for awnings!!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks. Definitely the next one

[@sanddollar-ray9125]

Thank you Jerry god Bless

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Ray.

[@jeffflinchum8356]

Thank you very much for this video! We found this very informative.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Jeff

[@charlesnone4628]

thank you, even though i have a different one it certainly gave me some info.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Glad,it was helpful.

[@edmorse3529]

Excellent video

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks Ed.

[@johnturner7322]

I have not had a motor issue so far, fingers crossed. I didi have to replace the material on a manual one on an older camper I had before.

[@iLoveRVlife]

It’s odd how these fail. We had a motor fail after 2 years with our previous 5th wheel. Bout the Montana in 2022 and the gear stripped in this one.

[@stephenmesser2215]

Thanks for sharing. As you say, your approach had some sketchy moments but I applaud your ingenuity and your willingness to share with others. Were the rivets you drilled out hard to re-do? Thanks!

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks. The rivets were a pain. Found using a 1/4 inch bit to cut off the tops then punch the remaining. A sharp, new bit was the secret sauce.

[@markwarbeck2968]

I replaced the motor on my Dometic 9200 on my own. I think it's a bit easier to rivet the end cap to the fabric tube before inserting the motor into the cap. This way there's no tension on trying to tilt the cap and you can easily get it on the tube straight. There's enough movement in the awning arms to insert the motor shaft into the end cap.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Good point. If there’s a next time we’ll give that a try.

[@timf6916]

Good job, you were lucky.

[@iLoveRVlife]

Thanks. And very careful too.

[@georgebryant2940]

My motor went out after three years on my 2020 Heritage Glen and my brother in law(you met him down at Leisure Acres) replaced mine. Had the same problems as you but got it done. Seems strange those go out so soon and cost so much to replace.

[@iLoveRVlife]

The one on our Gateway lasted 2 years. Seems to be a recurring failure rate.