How to fix an electric awning that doesn't retract fully. A step by step instructional video.

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  • How to fix an electric awning that doesn't fully retract. A step by step instructional video.
    In this video I show you how to repair & adjust a carefree electric awning that will not fully retract. The only tools needed are a set Allen keys and a Phillip head screw driver.
    To do this job, you will need to take off the front cover located at the drivers end of the awning. This will give you access to the two Allen key adjusting screws under the cover.
    The top screw adjusts how far the awning will go out. The lower screw will adjust how far the awning will retract in.
    This video follows my earlier video showing how to wind an electric awning in manually
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    Thanks for watching.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 61

  • @carolinebecker7657
    @carolinebecker7657 2 роки тому +2

    This was the first video that popped up on my UA-cam search - and it was also the first and only video I watched! Your video solved our issue THANK YOU!

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому

      Thanks Caroline. Glad you liked my video and glad it helped you fix your awning. Safe travels. 😃👍

    • @2hotscottpro
      @2hotscottpro Рік тому

      Same here the first search was your two vids.Saved me a lot of time I bet.Hey 10 minutes ago I was clueless hahaha

  • @jrosenblum1025
    @jrosenblum1025 4 місяці тому

    This video worked out great! I wish it were the first video that popped up-perhaps Carefree in the title. Very thankfull!

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  4 місяці тому

      Glad it helped and thanks for the kind feedback. 😃👍

  • @Tnapvrvideo
    @Tnapvrvideo Рік тому

    Fantastic! Thank you! We, too, had the exact same issue while on a long trip. I cranked it in as you did to about 99% and drove home without issue. I will do this fix asap.

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  Рік тому

      Glad you were also able to wind your awning in manually and get home with any drama. Nice to know my video helped. Safe travels 😃👍

  • @demoscottgaminglounge6315
    @demoscottgaminglounge6315 2 роки тому

    This video was such help we have one of the care free awnings on our awning and it before I found this video our awning would go out but sometimes would come back in but other times would not sometimes it would get stuck in the out position.

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому

      Glad my video helped you 😃👍Thanks for stopping by 😃

  • @outdoorstours
    @outdoorstours 2 роки тому

    An another nice upload, just great presentation, very informative, thanks for sharing dear. All the best. Have a wonderful day, see you soon again. Many Greetings and Regards, take care of you.

  • @dnbtravels
    @dnbtravels 2 роки тому

    Great job my friend, many thanks for sharing👌👌have a lovely weekend

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому

      Thank you. Hope all is well for you both. 😃👍

  • @ronlarson6141
    @ronlarson6141 Рік тому

    Thanks for your information. How did you think this got out of sync in the first place.

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  Рік тому

      Hi Ron. Not sure what made it go out of sinc. Maybe I over extended it somehow. Good to know how to wind it in manually and readjust it as well. Been working good for a year now. 😃👍

  • @TonesAdventuresHD
    @TonesAdventuresHD 2 роки тому

    Great job! Looks like you've successfully fixed it! Nice drone footage at the end!

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks bud Appreciate your constant support 😃👍

  • @2hotscottpro
    @2hotscottpro Рік тому

    Thanks I have the same issue.Used 3/8 to get back in and extracted it out half way.Still out 8 inch.Glad you did this follow up vid on adjusting.
    What makes them go out of adjustment I wonder?

    • @2hotscottpro
      @2hotscottpro Рік тому

      Well that 5/32 Allen screw is loose as a goose.

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  Рік тому +1

      Glad you got it sorted & that my video helped. Safe travels 😃👍

    • @2hotscottpro
      @2hotscottpro Рік тому +1

      @@TropicalZooms I’d think that adjuster screw would have a tighter fit.Neeeds a set nut or something.Thanks

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  Рік тому +1

      @@2hotscottpro Yeh. They’re flimsy little awnings. So glad I bought the antiflap bars for it. So much stronger with the antiflap kit too. 😃

    • @2hotscottpro
      @2hotscottpro Рік тому

      @@TropicalZooms thanks I’m looking into those now!

  • @tubbyguyoutdoors
    @tubbyguyoutdoors 2 роки тому

    Excellent information my friend ! Always enjoy your videos name the drone footage was a nice bonus . Hope you are doing well and you are getting a break from the flooding . Thanks for sharing

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate. The rain has finally eased over here although lots of our areas on the north coast have had towns that have been completely destroyed by the water. I really worry about the state of our world lately. 🥲

  • @DRONEALD
    @DRONEALD 2 роки тому

    Handyman. Good and Lucky you manager to wind itby hand, otherwise it would be weird driving back home 😃

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks bud Yeh I was lucky to have the tools on me to fix it too. Thanks for your constant support 😃👍

  • @SnoopyandDoby
    @SnoopyandDoby 2 роки тому

    that is a really informative video! Thanks for teaching us about the awning😀

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much for the kind feedback and thanks for watching 😃👍

  • @ozon8r
    @ozon8r 2 роки тому

    Excellent video and have a similar issue. Thank you for taking the time to share your results and develop an excellent video to demonstrate the solution. Do you mind sharing where you found the instructions to adjust the extension and retraction as I have a slightly different model?

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому

      Hello mate. I googled it and UA-camd it searching for carefree & foams awning repairs. It lead me to a few different websites which all had similar instructions about the two screws within the awning. It was really trial and error for me to see which screw did what and if it would actually work for me. When I saw that my method was successful I thought it’d be good to share for others who may find themselves in the same situation. Thanks for stopping by and best of luck to you 😃👍

  • @112hugs
    @112hugs 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video, just wondering who is a carefree dealer in Australia

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому +1

      I had a bit of a search around and couldn’t find anyone. Ended up sorting out this problem myself. 😃

  • @caznden
    @caznden 2 роки тому

    Wonderful Helpful Idea, SO EASY !

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому

      Yeh. It was great to be able to fix it myself. 😃👍

  • @lahirusankalpa
    @lahirusankalpa 2 роки тому

    Excellent work keep doing this

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому

      Thank you for tuning in. Really appreciate the support 😃👍

  • @ronlarson6141
    @ronlarson6141 Рік тому

    Thanks for your info.

  • @RochelleAbellar28
    @RochelleAbellar28 2 роки тому +1

    Great bigthumbs up here stayconnected

  • @EATINGZONE
    @EATINGZONE 2 роки тому

    Truly awesome share…....….if you will create such fantastic content throughout your journey…...…..I will not be able to stop myself to experience it again n again…..…..so, I am staying beside you with all my support……......wish you a very good luck, dear friend……....

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much. Really nice of you. 😃👍

  • @JohnAmes
    @JohnAmes 2 роки тому

    Some great information my friend 👍

  • @BWT599
    @BWT599 5 місяців тому

    I have the same awning for my Jayco Terrrain 19Y camper van. When I try to extend the awning, the motor just keeps turning, what do you think I can do with those nuts on the end that will help it to move along?

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  5 місяців тому

      Not sure about that one. I know that there are small plastic teeth in some of the gear wheels. I think I’d try to wind it out manually and see if it extends that way. (With the 5/8 ratchet connection)

  • @MINHLATHANH823
    @MINHLATHANH823 2 роки тому

    .wao.. you have shared very well, this is a very cool automatic device, I really like it, I am vietnamese, very happy to make friends and exchange, hope you do not refuse, thanks, best wishes you succeed

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much. Really appreciate your support 😃👍

  • @ScoopeddadDrone
    @ScoopeddadDrone 2 роки тому

    Great informative video

  • @calisando4830
    @calisando4830 Рік тому

    Thanks mate, saved my ass!

  • @Endri_Rianda
    @Endri_Rianda 2 роки тому

    Love your video♥♥♥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much. Really appreciate your support 😃👍

  • @sfahrens
    @sfahrens 4 місяці тому

    about to go and adjust my awning. What size allen key?

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  4 місяці тому

      Sorry mate. I can’t remember. I can only say it’s smallish.

    • @sfahrens
      @sfahrens 4 місяці тому

      @@TropicalZooms No worries. I took several and guessed the right one on the first try. Got it fixed, thank to your video. Saved me a trip to the shop. Have an amazing day!

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  4 місяці тому +1

      @@sfahrens Great news mate. I usually guess the Allen key size and get it right on about my 10th go so your way ahead of me. Glad you got your awning sorted & great to know my video helped. Safe travels mate. 😃👍

  • @boosttv5688
    @boosttv5688 11 місяців тому

    I adjust mine and after using it a few times i have to readjust it again to make it sit flush.

    • @TropicalZooms
      @TropicalZooms  11 місяців тому

      I’ve been lucky with mine. Only had to do it the once. I think I over extended the first time causing it to get out of adjustment

  • @2hotscottpro
    @2hotscottpro Рік тому

    5/32 Allen