jleamont Report post Posted July 1, 2018 Anyone able to identify this power shade? I need a new motor, the only label on it is sun bleached out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted July 1, 2018 Joe, mine look similar, they are carefree of Colorado. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted July 1, 2018 Thanks Kay, that’s what I thought. I need a motor for the passenger side. I’ll call them in the AM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted July 2, 2018 Yup Carefree mine look just like that Joe and are out of the box ready to install. B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted July 2, 2018 21 hours ago, jleamont said: Anyone able to identify this power shade? I need a new motor, the only label on it is sun bleached out. When you took yours out, did the wires look reversible? I need to reverse one as direction not the same as driver side. How was it mounted? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 2, 2018 They stopped making that motor a long time ago! If it's fried, you might be able to find one via REV parts or a junk yard. Now, would not be a bad time to replace with day/night shade! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted July 2, 2018 1 hour ago, huffypuff said: When you took yours out, did the wires look reversible? I need to reverse one as direction not the same as driver side. How was it mounted Ray, you can reverse the wires anywhere between the motor and controller and will take care of your situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted July 3, 2018 Carl wins the prize . Parts no longer available. $310 for a new version. I’m going to call around for a used one tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted July 3, 2018 9 hours ago, huffypuff said: When you took yours out, did the wires look reversible? I need to reverse one as direction not the same as driver side. How was it mounted? Puff, when you reverse the polarity the Motor spins the opposite direction, like a power window Motor. Mounting; look at the Motor photo, you can see one mount. The other end cap has the same design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted July 3, 2018 Joe, found this link that might be an option for a replacement 12 volt drive motor. http://rollertrol.com/RV-roller-blind-shade-replacement-motors Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted July 3, 2018 8 hours ago, DickandLois said: Joe, found this link that might be an option for a replacement 12 volt drive motor. http://rollertrol.com/RV-roller-blind-shade-replacement-motors Rich. Rich, I found that website on Sunday, but thanks for the link! I sent them an email, to my surprise I got a response within 2 hours..on Sunday! Andy there told me to purchase one, if it doesn't work just return it for a full refund. I might give it a shot after I do some more research. I hate returning stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted July 3, 2018 10 minutes ago, jleamont said: Rich, I found that website on Sunday, but thanks for the link! I sent them an email, to my surprise I got a response within 2 hours..on Sunday! Andy there told me to purchase one, if it doesn't work just return it for a full refund. I might give it a shot after I do some more research. I hate returning stuff Think that they will work with you, BC outfit. Hopefully they are not to upset with there southern neighbors. Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted July 3, 2018 Joe, Check this out. https://www.ebay.com/itm/CAREFREE-OF-COLORADO-POWERVISOR-III-ELECTRIC-RV-SUN-SHADE-ZH0388948L-48-x38-NEW/401314757855?epid=1045990289&hash=item5d70393cdf:g:CBgAAOSwIwhWS439:sc:USPSPriority!35023!US!-1 Maybe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted July 3, 2018 Joe I know that Northwest RV Supply has shades on the shelf, motors not so sure B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted July 3, 2018 Joe, Have you thought about taking it to a rebuilder to see if they can rebuild it.? Also try Colaws.com. Give them the P/N and they may have one in stock. If you are returning from New Mexico you could go there on you return trip. Or are you going to Gillette? Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted July 3, 2018 Herman, I thought about getting the motor fixed, it looks like it was overheated. The armature is melted through the back cover on it and the front mounting bracket. It looks like my DW rested her purse on the switch with all of the heat damage and it also melted itself to the headliner where it mounts ....I didn't go there with her, sometimes you got to pick your fights, that's not one of them . Just glad its her side, not mine I measured ours, its 40", my local RV dealer has them for $310.00, which I am not paying for a new one. I told her to stop at Walmart, see if they have any black old style window shades . Herman, I'm back at work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted July 3, 2018 Joe, the one that I sent a link to is 38", just 1" each side, she'll never miss it, and I'll pay half, just to get you back in the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted July 3, 2018 1 hour ago, kaypsmith said: and I'll pay half, just to get you back in the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted July 4, 2018 On 7/2/2018 at 9:02 AM, kaypsmith said: Ray, you can reverse the wires anywhere between the motor and controller and will take care of your situation. On 7/2/2018 at 5:15 PM, jleamont said: Puff, when you reverse the polarity the Motor spins the opposite direction, like a power window Motor. Mounting; look at the Motor photo, you can see one mount. The other end cap has the same design. What I was asking is where you disconnect the motor, are the terminals the same on both wires at the motor. I think it would be easy to reverse them there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted July 4, 2018 Puff, they are different, one is male the the other is female. Just standard crimp blade connectors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted July 4, 2018 On 7/3/2018 at 9:42 AM, jleamont said: I measured ours, its 40", my local RV dealer has them for $310.00, which I am not paying for a new one. I told her to stop at Walmart, see if they have any black old style window shades . I could devise an old style crank, or a pull rope to turn the mechanism to let it up or down, mine uses sun gears and that is what I'll do when the motors go bad. Ribs are on the Traeger as I speak, yum yum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted July 4, 2018 Kay, that was a thought already, I might just do it if I get desperate. Ribs sound good!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 28, 2019 Update; I located a company that has a bunch of these used on the west coast. They remove these and replace with one sunshade that is a day/night unit that covers the windshield and additional unit for the side windows if you want to remove your curtains. Here is the link; http://mcdsunshades.com/ I spoke to the owner Steve, nice guy! He has several complete units (shade and all) $50.00 plus shipping. I was going to just purchase the motor but the newer version isn’t compatible with mine so I opted to take the complete unit. On the outside they look identical, the motor gear box is slightly different internally. I told my DW not to break this one, of course she didn’t do it . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f433921 Report post Posted March 1, 2019 4 hours ago, jleamont said: Update; I located a company that has a bunch of these used on the west coast. They remove these and replace with one sunshade that is a day/night unit that covers the windshield and additional unit for the side windows if you want to remove your curtains. Here is the link; http://mcdsunshades.com/ I spoke to the owner Steve, nice guy! He has several complete units (shade and all) $50.00 plus shipping. I was going to just purchase the motor but the newer version isn’t compatible with mine so I opted to take the complete unit. On the outside they look identical, the motor gear box is slightly different internally. I told my DW not to break this one, of course she didn’t do it . Joe, You are a brave man. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
