When your RV awning stops responding or grinds to a halt, the motor is usually the culprit. The Carefree of Colorado R001189 is the correct OEM-spec replacement motor for Freedom Awnings, running on 12V DC power and mounting directly to the wall bracket with no fabrication required. If your rig uses a Carefree Freedom Awning and the motor has failed, this is the part you need.
Carefree of Colorado has been making RV awning systems in the USA for decades, and the R001189 reflects that experience. This motor is built to the same tolerances as the original unit installed at the factory, which means fitment is exact and you are not adapting a generic motor to a proprietary drive mechanism.
The wall-mount configuration keeps the motor protected and positions the drive output to engage the awning tube directly. Mounting hardware is included, so you are not hunting for fasteners at the hardware store before the weekend trip.
Engineered specifically for Carefree Freedom Awning systems. Direct OEM-spec replacement -- no adapter kits or fabrication needed.
Runs on standard 12V RV house power. Compatible with your existing awning switch wiring and control circuit without modification.
Mounts to the exterior wall bracket rather than the awning arm, keeping the motor secure and properly aligned with the tube drive.
Comes with the mounting hardware needed for installation. No separate hardware kit required for a standard swap on a Freedom Awning.
The R001189 is the replacement motor for Carefree Freedom Awnings -- one of the most widely installed electric awning systems on Class A, Class C, and fifth-wheel RVs. If your awning label reads "Freedom" and the motor mounts to the wall bracket at the coach, this is the correct part. Cross-reference your existing motor's part number before ordering if your Freedom Awning is an older generation unit.
This is a direct swap for most Freedom Awning installations. The general process involves retracting the awning fully, disconnecting the 12V power leads, removing the two fasteners securing the old motor to the wall bracket, sliding out the old motor, and reversing the process with the R001189. The included hardware handles the bracket attachment.
RV awning motors typically fail from moisture intrusion, a seized drive gear, or extended disuse with a corroded commutator. Before replacing the motor, it is worth confirming the failure is the motor and not the switch, the 12V circuit, or a mechanical bind in the awning arms. A quick voltage check at the motor leads with the switch depressed tells you whether the motor is receiving power. If it is getting 12V and not running, the motor itself has failed and the R001189 is your fix.