A simple DIY Dometic awning motor replacement

Getting started on a Dometic awning motor replacement might feel a bit intimidating, but it's one of those jobs that looks a lot harder than it actually is. You're out at the campsite, the sun is beating down, and you hit that switch expecting a nice patch of shade to appear, only to hear a faint clicking sound—or worse, nothing at all. It's a classic RV frustration. Before you start calling around to mobile mechanics who might charge you a few hundred bucks just to show up, it's worth looking at whether you can swap the motor out yourself. Most of the time, if you have a ladder and a few basic tools, you can get this sorted in an afternoon. ...

February 12, 2026 · 7 min · Cababie Shoup