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**chuckster57** · 12-15-2017, 05:29 AM

On a Dometic awning, if the motor fails the roller tube won’t move. The only way to retract it is to remove the two Allen head screws on the top of the arm. It releases the roller so it can turn, you still have to manually roll up the fabric, but it usually breaks the wires inside the motor.

OP has a solera and those motors/gearboxes are different. I’ve seen the straps on some electric awnings but they were installed by mistake IMO.

12-15-2017, 05:29 AM	#8
chuckster57 Site Team Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Modesto Posts: 20,357	On a Dometic awning, if the motor fails the roller tube won’t move. The only way to retract it is to remove the two Allen head screws on the top of the arm. It releases the roller so it can turn, you still have to manually roll up the fabric, but it usually breaks the wires inside the motor. OP has a solera and those motors/gearboxes are different. I’ve seen the straps on some electric awnings but they were installed by mistake IMO. __________________ 2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel. Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS. Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.