Questions before you order an electric awning for RV
How long are the RV awning mounting arms?
How long are the RV awning mounting arms?
The standard installation height of the awning is 184 cm (72.44'). Measured from the top of the awning sail track to the bottom.
Does it come with complete kits?
Does it come with complete kits?
Yes, It is a complete awning.
Included an awning frame, arms, fabric, sail track, bracket band, and all the accessories needed for the installation process. It will be packed in two packages (fabric package and frame package).
How to choose the correct RV Awning size?
How to choose the correct RV Awning size?
If there is an old awning on your RV, please measure its size from arm center to arm center.
If not, please measure the awning size and avoid obstacles such as the RV doors, windows, cabins, etc.
It would be much better if you could confirm the designed installation position of the awning with your RV factory.
If possible, please email us your RV picture, our salesman will help you to mark and confirm the awning size.
Can I replace the manual awning with a power one?
Can I replace the manual awning with a power one?
Sure, you can replace the manual RV awning with power, but please note that you need a qualified person to help connect the awning wire to the RV power.
How to install the awnings? Is it difficult?
How to install the awnings? Is it difficult?
Please review below installation video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yooeM4riuTo
We didn't think it would be difficult, according to customer feedback, it will take around 2-3 people and 3 hours.
But please note the awning wire and motor limitation adjustments. It is important.
Will this awning replace Dometic, carefree, Lippert awnings?
Will this awning replace Dometic, carefree, Lippert awnings?
Yes, but please note the installation position will be slightly different.
Is the fabric rolled on the tube?
Is the fabric rolled on the tube?
No. We shipped the awning fabric and frame separately. When you receive it, you need to combine the tubes and roll the fabric.
Is the power switch positioned inside or outside of the RV?
Is the power switch positioned inside or outside of the RV?
The power switch is better to install inside.
The installation video starts with 2 black channels already installed on the RV. Do these channels come with the awning package?
The installation video starts with 2 black channels already installed on the RV. Do these channels come with the awning package?
NO. The black channel is not included.
If needed, you can order a 20 x 80 T Slot aluminum extrusion profile instead.
Can we use the current awning sail track?
Can we use the current awning sail track?
Yes, our awning fabric can fit Dometic, Carefree, and Lippert awnings, the fabric poly cord is a common size and can fit different brands of awnings sail track.
Can we use the old installation position?
Can we use the old installation position?
We didn't suggest it, it is better to have new holes around the old installation position.
Because the old installation position is not good to fix the screws. And different brand awnings come with different install positions.
My arm measures 146.5 inches between them. Does this mean I need to order a 13 ft awning or a 12 ft awning?
My arm measures 146.5 inches between them. Does this mean I need to order a 13 ft awning or a 12 ft awning?
It is better to order a 12 feet awning, but please note, that 12 feet is 144 inch, shorter than the current awning you
measured, So the installation position will be different from your current awning.
If you need the same size awning, 146.5 inches, please contact us to customize
What voltage and current does this need? (12 V DC, or 110 AC)
What voltage and current does this need? (12 V DC, or 110 AC)
DC 12 V and 7 amp
What size fuses should be used for the electric motor?
What size fuses should be used for the electric motor?
Around 16-20 A
Anything available with a bigger extension, like 10' deep ?
Anything available with a bigger extension, like 10' deep ?
Sorry, our standard awning extension is 8 feet, cannot be 10 feet.
How much room above the door to the roof is required?
How much room above the door to the roof is required?
The awning is right at 4 1/2 “ thick rolled up.
Can you add an extra sensor?
Can you add an extra sensor?
Sorry, this type awning cannot add sensors.
But our upgraded awning has it. Please contact our service admin@awnlux.com
Can I add extra privacy screen and room?
Can I add extra privacy screen and room?
Does it come with the lights?
Does it come with the lights?
No, my awning did not come with lights. but our awning sail track come with channel for led stripe.
You can search 10-11mm led stripe for install
Question during the awning installing
How to confirm the install position?
How to confirm the install position?
- Check around the awning, there is no obstacle will influence the awning operation.
- Confirm there is backer within the structure of the wall install position. (Refer to manufacturer to properly location)
Please noted, Use silicone sealant or butyl tape on the back
How to install the awnings?
How to install the awnings?
Here is the installation video for your reference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yooeM4riuTo
How to wire the switch and motor and adjust the awning limitation?
How to wire the switch and motor and adjust the awning limitation?
Please kindly check below video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmXWMZcss4Q
The awning cannot be closed or open completely?
The awning cannot be closed or open completely?
It seems you didn't set the awning motor limitation correctly.
please check below video and adjust the limitation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmXWMZcss4Q
If still not solved, please contact with us admin@awnlux.com and leave your phone no. , we will arrange a sales engineer to do video call with you
What can we do when the RV is out of power?
What can we do when the RV is out of power?
Please do not worry, our awning come with a crank handle, please operate the awning with handle.
Does the awning have to extend at a downward angle as shown
Does the awning have to extend at a downward angle as shown
Yes, you can loose the screws on awning arm, then adjust the angle as you need and fixed the screw
Will this mount in the same location as the carefree / dometic / lippert awnings?
Will this mount in the same location as the carefree / dometic / lippert awnings?
No. since RV body is thin, we didn't suggest customer use the old install position to fix the screws again. it is better with slight change.
meanwhile, different brand awning with different design, so the installation position will be different
Company FAQs
How long have you been in business?
How long have you been in business?
We've been in the RV sun and shade control business for more than 15 years. We manufacture many of our own products, replacement fabrics, Vista Shades, Dash covers and Windshield covers. We use the highest quality materials and pride ourselves on innovation and craftsmanship.
How can I contact someone at Awnlux?
How can I contact someone at Awnlux?
Ask us a question by simply filling out theAwnlux Contact Table or by email at admin@awnlux.com