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2003 u320 awning fuse or breaker location

Good evening,
Can someone please tell me where the breaker or fuse is for the large electric awning? I have no power.

Thank you!
David

Re: 2003 u320 awning fuse or breaker location

Reply #1 –
To help you we need a few details, like year and model of awning and coach. Then hopefully some kind soul will tell you where to look.
88 Grand Villa 36' ORED 3208 (throwaway)Cat.
 Build # 3150
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Re: 2003 u320 awning fuse or breaker location

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Gndhog2263 –
Good evening,
Can someone please tell me where the breaker or fuse is for the large electric awning? I have no power.

Since this is a 2003, if it's a Girard, it's a 120 VAC breaker in a breaker box at the foot of the bed.  Most likely breaker #1 in the smaller breaker panel (the one for the inverted circuits).

ETA - I recall the awning is interlocked to the leveling system.  If you have an excess slope light, it won't operate.  Might also be interlocked to other things like the transmission being in N and the parking brake on.

There is also a current limiter that prevents the motor from operating.  If it's failed, you can manually retract the awning if you have the long hooked tool.  There is also an override that I think is outlined in the Installation manual

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2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: 2003 u320 awning fuse or breaker location

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Michelle –
Since this is a 2003, if it's a Girard, it's a 120 VAC breaker in a breaker box at the foot of the bed.  Most likely breaker #1 in the smaller breaker panel (the one for the inverted circuits).

ETA - I recall the awning is interlocked to the leveling system.  If you have an excess slope light, it won't operate.  Might also be interlocked to other things like the transmission being in N and the parking brake on.

There is also a current limiter that prevents the motor from operating.  If it's failed, you can manually retract the awning if you have the long hooked tool.  There is also an override that I think is outlined in the Installation manual

https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=media;sa=media;in=3328
Yep, breaker # 1 on inverter panel at end of bed. Same breaker for fridge, sat, tv.  Check and see if those are working.

Upper front cabinet to right of TV, behind the front  panels has the controls for the awning.  If original wiring there are 2 boxes.  One is a current limiter that is a known failure item.  You can bypass it to see if that is the failure point. Bypass by combining the wires bypassing the electronics.  Turn off the breaker before messing with those wires.

You can call Girard if need be. 

Bill Park
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They plan to move about 20-30 miles further south. May or may not have occurred by now.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: 2003 u320 awning fuse or breaker location

Reply #4 –
Mine is problematic too.  Sometimes works in and out, sometimes only goes out and won't come back in.  I've been told Girard will update you to new electronics/controller for around $1500.  For now, I use this:  Girard awning not going in or out? Here's a solution
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197
 

Re: 2003 u320 awning fuse or breaker location

Reply #5 –
Quote from: WS6_Keith –
Mine is problematic too.  Sometimes works in and out, sometimes only goes out and won't come back in.  I've been told Girard will update you to new electronics/controller for around $1500.  For now, I use this:  Girard awning not going in or out? Here's a solution
Updated Girard:

electronics which includes new wind sensor outer edge awning: 2022304314 G-LINK 1AC RES 1 GC274B M/C W/LEDANDILO 1
GC779G MS 1 GC1063 1CH 1 GC660B 1CH WS
1.00 EA 1181.0000 0.00  $1,181.00

LED lights package for full length awning (optional, very nice): 2022304216 G-Lite BLK LED Assy 22'11" 1.00 EA 377.0000 0.00 $377.00

Misc supplies: figure around $35 (I also had motor replaced and added LEDs, so mine was $70 for supplies)

Labor $185 hour (mine was 4 hours, but it included new motor install and LEds which takes a while)

My motor was dead, so $$: 2022304174 Motor Assy Std w/ MO 45-50 13 RPM 1.00 EA 1189.0000 0.00 $1,189.00

Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide