If it did show 12 v then that means the awning wiring is fine and the issue lies with the motor.
Carefree awning won t retract.
If independent power does not turn it on then you have a failed nbsp carefree motor and it will need replacing.
Carefree freedom freestyle patio awning.
Locate the supply connection terminal on the motor and connect it with the battery supply wires that you will have.
If it works off of independent power then it s the wiring or the switch.
The third possibility of a bad retraction could be the fabric of the caravan awnings has over stretched either due to manual force or due to the weight of the water accumulated on it.
By doing this the motor should start to operate and extend or retract the awning.