aka4ajax Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Hi All, Has anyone removed/replaced a winding gearbox on a Fiamma F45i L Awning? Please need basic instructions, my MH repair shop said it was straight forward unbolt replace, but would like to know if anyone had any problems with the task and best method. That is do you fully unwind the awning or leave it rolled up, you know basic tips. Thanks Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Hi Have a long look through Youtube.. When I was looking to adjust the awning on a previous van, I came across several " how to adjust..how to replace.." type guides, so there may be something...? Also, look for installation instructions for the 12v motor kits, as I should imagine that they should show you some/most of what you need to know?.. Edit: The "Installation of motor kit F45..." video on here seems to show it... http://www.fiammastore.com/static/Fiamma_Video_Instructions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka4ajax Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Many thanks Pepe. Looking now, also if anyone has done this job and found any tips please advise, I get the Youtube videos but sometimes the tutorials miss important things like, should it be in-wound fully and supported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 aka4ajax - 2015-09-23 4:51 PM ..but sometimes the tutorials miss important things like, should it be in-wound fully and supported. The "motor kit" video (in that link), shows it unwound and supported.. http://www.fiamma.it/EN/service/video/advices/?video_ID=66&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken the kontiki Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 You need to be looking at "replacing the winch slot" which shows how to remove the gearbox http://www.fiamma.it/EN/service/video/advices/?video_ID=67&page=1 However, when ours refused to re-wind on a rainy day, I couldn't even get the end cover off to gain access. Screw/s removed from end cover but the cover was just flapping about and wouldn't come free, perhaps the way the Fiamma is semi recessed on a Kontiki 669. After myself and SWMBO struggled for an hour to get the bloody thing retracted it was off to the dealer for a new gear box under the terms of their used MH warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 But they make it soooo easy in those videos...? (...being brand new and having it mounted at only 5ft high probably helps matters no end! (lol) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka4ajax Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks for the links (Ken & Pepe) it does look real easy in the video. The new parts arrived yesterday but i will not be attempting the job till 2nd weekend in October as i am currently working abroad. I hope it all works out as easy as it looks, we will see....! Also have to replace the left support arm as that broke when the awning rolled out on its own due to failed gear box, so at least i will not have the problem un-rolling it. It currently held in with a couple of straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka4ajax Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hi All, Well that was very easy i must say. The video is spot on, no hidden problems, gear box, Ratchet and legs all replaced in less than an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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