If your Carefree power awning arm has stopped extending or retracting smoothly, the motor gear box is often the culprit. The R001833 is the factory-correct replacement gear box for Carefree Compass, Altitude, and Longitude vertical awning arm sets -- restoring full motorized operation without replacing the entire arm assembly.
Carefree of Colorado's Compass, Altitude, and Longitude awning lines use a motorized vertical arm design that drives the awning fabric open and closed. Over time, the internal gear box can wear out from seasonal use, weather exposure, or a mechanical bind. Rather than replacing the full awning or arm set, swapping the motor gear box is the efficient, cost-effective fix.
Part number R001833 is sourced directly from Carefree of Colorado and is designed to fit the specific drive geometry of these awning families. The black finish blends with the standard arm hardware on these models.
Engineered specifically for Carefree Compass, Altitude, and Longitude vertical awning arm sets -- no modification required.
Weighs only 0.3 lbs, keeping the awning arm assembly balanced and within factory specifications.
Manufactured by Carefree of Colorado in the United States to factory quality standards.
Backed by Carefree of Colorado's limited 1-year manufacturer warranty for defects in materials and workmanship.
This gear box is a direct replacement for the motorized vertical arm assemblies used on the following Carefree of Colorado awning lines:
If you are unsure whether this part matches your specific arm assembly, locate the part number stamped on your existing gear box or check your awning's installation documentation. The Carefree part number R001833 is the key identifier to confirm compatibility before ordering.
Replacing the motor gear box on a Carefree vertical awning arm is a hands-on task suited to RV owners comfortable with basic mechanical work. The process generally involves: