When your Carefree Eclipse awning stops responding or moves sluggishly, the motor assembly is usually the culprit. The R001104WHT is the factory-correct replacement -- built specifically for the Eclipse awning system with a worm gear drive that self-locks the awning in position without travel locks or additional hardware.
The Carefree of Colorado R001104WHT is engineered as a direct-fit replacement for Eclipse series power awnings. It is not a universal adapter -- it matches the mounting pattern, voltage, and drive interface of the original Eclipse motor assembly, which means no modification to your awning tube, wiring harness, or wall-mount bracket.
The worm gear drive is the defining technical feature here. Unlike a spur-gear motor that can back-drive under wind load, a worm gear is inherently self-locking. Once the awning stops, it stays where it is. That eliminates the need for separate travel locks and reduces fabric stress from unexpected rollback.
Billow-proof worm gear prevents back-driving under wind load -- no travel lock needed to keep the awning secured at rest or during transport.
Designed exclusively for Carefree Eclipse awning systems. Matches OEM mounting points and drive interface for a bolt-on replacement with no bracket modification.
Runs on standard 12-volt RV house power. Compatible with existing in-wall switch wiring and Carefree switch assemblies used on Eclipse installations.
Manufactured domestically by Carefree of Colorado to OEM tolerances, with a limited 1-year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
Carefree's Eclipse awning is a roll-up power awning designed for motorhomes and travel trailers. It uses a wall-mounted motor to extend and retract a fabric roller through a standard toggle or rocker switch. The R001104WHT motor assembly mounts to the awning's rafter arm or end cap bracket at the wall -- it is the component that drives the roller tube, not a pitch motor or pitch actuator.
This is a wall-mount motor assembly. Replacement involves removing the existing motor from the awning end cap, disconnecting the two-wire 12V harness, and installing the R001104WHT in reverse order. Most Eclipse installations use a standard connector that plugs directly into the in-wall wiring. Confirm polarity before powering the new motor -- reversed polarity will drive the awning in the wrong direction on the first switch press.
The motor housing is finished in white (WHT suffix in the part number). This matches the standard white end cap and rafter hardware used on most Eclipse awning installations. If your awning hardware is black or another color, check the Carefree part number suffix for the correct color variant.