When your Carefree awning stops retracting or extending reliably, a worn or failed motor is usually the culprit. The R001853 is Carefree of Colorado's OEM-spec replacement motor for their 110-volt electric awning systems -- designed as a direct drop-in for Apex, Mirage, and Paramount awning models. It ships with the cable, crown, and drive gear already included, so you're not hunting for separate components to complete the job.
Carefree of Colorado builds their awning motors to tighter tolerances than most aftermarket options, and the R001853 reflects that. This is the same motor assembly Carefree uses in production -- not a generic substitute -- so fitment, torque characteristics, and connector compatibility all match what came off your rig originally.
The 110-volt AC design is standard across Carefree's electric awning lineup from this era. If your awning plugs into shore power or an inverter-fed outlet to operate, this motor is the correct type. It mounts inside the awning roller tube and connects to the existing wiring harness without modification on compatible models.
Includes the motor, cable, crown, and drive gear -- the full set of components needed for a proper motor swap without sourcing parts separately.
Runs on standard 110-volt AC shore power. Compatible with inverter power where 110V AC output is available at the awning circuit.
Engineered to Carefree of Colorado's original specs for the Apex, Mirage, and Paramount awning families -- no adapters or modifications required on compatible units.
Manufactured domestically by Carefree of Colorado, using the same materials and quality standards as the original production motor.
The R001853 ships as a complete motor kit. You receive:
No additional hardware kit is included. Standard hand tools and basic electrical know-how are needed for installation. The motor slides into the awning roller tube and connects to the existing wiring harness on compatible Carefree awning models.
The R001853 motor is designed for the following Carefree of Colorado electric awning product lines:
If you are unsure whether your specific awning model uses the R001853, check the data tag on your awning roller tube or hood. The existing motor's part number is typically printed on a label on the motor body itself.
Motor replacement on Carefree roller awnings is a manageable DIY task for owners comfortable with basic hand tools and low-voltage wiring. General steps involve: