Carefree RV Awning LED Lights: White vs RGB, Strips & Controls

Replacing an RV awning light is easier when you know whether the failure is in the LED strip, wiring, switch or remote/controller. Carefree uses white-only and RGB colour-changing lighting systems with different connectors and controls. A strip with the right length may still be wrong for the existing controller. The comparison below groups replacement strips and complete add-on kits by their exact manufacturer part numbers.

Start with the installed lighting system

White replacement strips901092 has 30 lights per metre; 901094 has 60. Both are 16-ft white replacement strips with 26-in leads. Carefree's shorter R001736 is a separate Marquee application.
Warm white or RGBR001885 is a 2500K warm-white OEM replacement. R060733-001 is a 16-ft RGB strip with an 8-in lead; it requires the appropriate RGB system rather than a white-only switch.
Controls or complete upgradeSR0101 is a white-light switch/fuse kit; SR0109 is an RGB IR remote/controller. The SR0112 and SR0113 kits add a full remote-controlled lighting system.

Carefree LED strip, remote and kit MPN comparison

Carefree MPN Part Category Specification Included
901092 Universal white replacement LED strip White strip 16 ft; 30 LEDs/m; 26-in lead Adhesive-backed strip, Carefree 2-prong plug and butt-splice connectors
901094 Universal white higher-density LED strip White strip 16 ft; 60 LEDs/m; 26-in lead Adhesive-backed replacement strip with connector options
R001736 Short Marquee white LED strip White strip 1.25 m (about 49 in); 30 LEDs/m; 8-in lead Replacement strip only; identified for compatible short Marquee awnings
R001885 Warm-white LED replacement strip Warm-white strip 16 ft; 2500K; 60 LEDs/m; 8-in lead Replacement strip only; warm-white OEM option
R060733-001 RGB color-changing LED replacement strip RGB strip 16 ft; 8-in lead; RGB colour Strip only; controller and remote sold separately
SR0101 White LED on/off switch and fuse kit White LED control On/off switch; 2A inline fuse Switch, fuse holder and 2A fuse; no light strip
SR0109 RGB infrared remote/controller kit RGB IR control IR remote with matching RGB receiver/controller Remote and controller; light strip separate
SR0112 RGB aftermarket LED add-on kit Complete add-on kit 16-ft RGB strip; RF remote/controller RGB strip, RF controls and external 12V/AC power components
SR0113 White aftermarket LED add-on kit Complete add-on kit 16-ft bright-white strip; RF remote/controller White strip, RF controls and external 12V/AC power components

LPM means lights per metre, not lumens. The 901094 has twice as many LED elements per metre as the 901092, but LED count alone is not a verified brightness or electrical interchangeability rating. Match the existing power source, strip and connection instructions before substituting a higher-density part.

Carefree's system distinctions: White-only and RGB lighting components are not interchangeable. Its factory IR controllers/remotes are also different from the RF controls supplied with its aftermarket kits. A replacement strip alone does not include the wireless controls or the external power adapter of a complete add-on kit.

Six checks before choosing a replacement

  1. Identify the original awning and LED MPN: Use the model and existing strip or controller label. Some roller-tube systems have a factory-routed power harness, while aftermarket kits use an external arrangement.
  2. Check the installed colour system: White-only, warm-white and RGB use different light outputs and may require different control electronics. The colour is not enough to prove a common connector.
  3. Measure the light channel and lead: Carefree supplies 8- and 26-inch wire leads for different installations. For its original equipment arrangement, Carefree specifies a 26-inch lead for awnings 19 feet and longer to centre the strip. Confirm the location of your existing wire exit.
  4. Check the original LED density: Verify 30 LPM versus 60 LPM from the specific product before replacement. Do not assume the current circuit can support a different strip without the manufacturer's approval.
  5. Check the remote type: SR0109 is an infrared controller kit for an appropriate RGB system; the aftermarket SR0112 and SR0113 kits use radio-frequency remotes and different components.
  6. Disconnect power and follow the service instructions: Use the specified cut marks when trimming an approved strip, verify polarity and connections, prepare the mounting channel and protect the wiring from the moving awning.

Common questions

Does 901092 include a complete remote-controlled light kit? No. It is a 16-ft white replacement strip with a 26-in lead. The SR0113 is the separate white add-on kit with RF controls and power components.

Is the 49-inch R001736 the same as a 16-ft strip? No. R001736 is 1.25 m (about 49 in) and Carefree identifies it for Marquee awnings 66 inches or shorter.

Can an RGB strip use SR0101 as its colour controller? SR0101 is the white LED switch/fuse kit, not the RGB controller. Verify the matching RGB system; SR0109 is the identified factory-style IR remote/controller kit.

Does R001885 have the same white colour as 901092? No. R001885 is a warm 2500K LED strip, while 901092 is marketed as a bright-white replacement. Check the desired colour and original system.

Shop exact Carefree LED parts at NewRVParts

These cards link to the separate store listings for each MPN. Verify current stock and package contents on the product page before ordering.

Related Carefree awning parts diagrams

For the awning hardware and model identification, see the Longitude parts guide, Compass parts diagram and Travel'r awning reference. A correct lighting part does not determine motor, arm or canopy fitment.

For manufacturer wiring layouts and control-system identification, see Carefree's LED lighting service manual.

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