Escape 21 ordered

[marant]

Gbaglo


I am not sure why you 'need' to know, but how about this:

1. As was stated, less chance of unfurling while traveling.
2. If the spring in the Fiesta is as strong as on our original rv my wife would not be able to open or close the awning.
3. Simpler mechanism (worm and gear), less likely to need maintenance.
4. Able to tension the awning tight or slack, as we wish for the conditions.
5. Probably less expensive to purchase.
6. Less weight.
7. I can modify it to be able to use a cordless drill to raise and lower. Voila, an electric awning.

finally....because it is different, as are we.

Will check with ETI when we get closer to submitting our build sheet.

[gbaglo]

My manual awning is now 10 years old. It has never unfurled on its own. I can tension it by pulling down on the arms before tightening the lock screw. I can open it partially if it's likely to be windy.
If you like cranking, there are four stabilizer legs to crank up and down.
Pic is awning half open.

[jnfrombigt]

Glen if you're happy with your awning then I'm happy

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

My manual awning is now 10 years old. It has never unfurled on its own. I can tension it by pulling down on the arms before tightening the lock screw. I can open it partially if it's likely to be windy.
If you like cranking, there are four stabilizer legs to crank up and down.
Pic is awning half open.

Like Glen this is the 3rd manual awning in over 30 plus years of camping . But I am not going to dispute the awning for whatever reason can come undone in travel . Have looked at the awning lock myself . If the problem is the roller lock , why couldn't you just attach something so the lock can't move ? As far as getting up on a ladder to undo , I have to undo the straps anyway on a ladder . Is the awning roller lock the problem? Pat

[marant]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

My manual awning is now 10 years old. It has never unfurled on its own. I can tension it by pulling down on the arms before tightening the lock screw. I can open it partially if it's likely to be windy.
If you like cranking, there are four stabilizer legs to crank up and down.
Pic is awning half open.

Drill works well on stabilizers also.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by marant

Drill works well on stabilizers also.

For all those who loves motors,Oliver comes with, leveling, electric jacks that you just push a button to operate . Pat

[jnfrombigt]

Drill is much cheaper

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

For all those who loves motors,Oliver comes with, leveling, electric jacks that you just push a button to operate . Pat

Some early Olivers also had both the water hose and power cord was on a powered reel.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by jnfrombigt

Drill is much cheaper

I know but you just push a button and don't need to bend down ! Pat

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Some early Olivers also had both the water hose and power cord was on a powered reel.

Jim kind of out of my price point now ! Pat

[jnfrombigt]

Wow, I never looked it from that angle.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by jnfrombigt

Wow, I never looked it from that angle.

Your funny ! pat

[jnfrombigt]

Pat, I'm getting the manual awning. Made the most sense to me. Now, if I had a few more bucks I would have tried to get ETI to install the manual Carefree Freedom. Just because it's a cleaner look than the Fiesta,. Would work better esthetically with my shiny wheels.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by jnfrombigt

Pat, I'm getting the manual awning. Made the most sense to me. Now, if I had a few more bucks I would have tried to get ETI to install the manual Carefree Freedom. Just because it's a cleaner look than the Fiesta,. Would work better esthetically with my shiny wheels.

Smart man Pat

[jnfrombigt]

Absolutely, you're a good judge

[Old Fulica]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

We used to call that "Swedish Coffee" when we were tent camping.
I found that if you held your teeth just so, they'd act as a filter for the grounds that didn't settle out.
Ron

I think you are supposed to strain it through a wool sock. Use a dirty sock and don't wash it. Apparently you can taste the soap if you wash it.