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Forum: New Member Introductions 11-09-2016, 10:53 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
Sorry, my point was apparently not clear. Even...

Sorry, my point was apparently not clear. Even systems which are extremely reliable and effective will be the subject of online complaints, so if you weight those complaints too heavily, you will...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-08-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
Discussions in this forum (this thread and...

Discussions in this forum (this thread and others) have already gone through this in great detail. I think if you do a Google search for any product you're more likely to find the vocally...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-06-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
Good idea... but be sure you're looking at the...

Good idea... but be sure you're looking at the same models of awning. There are several brands and many models, with lots of difference in operational details.
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-06-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
So you're saying that motors run the arms and the...

So you're saying that motors run the arms and the roller is spring-loaded? Still has a spring... and that's not consistent with the installation manual, but I haven't had a chance to look at one in...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-06-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
It flexes down, and my guess is that it then...

It flexes down, and my guess is that it then retracts.


True - it cannot be set with one corner lower.


It's supported by the lateral arms.

The installation manual does list these...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-06-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
It has springs - they just are not in the roller....

It has springs - they just are not in the roller. It appears that the motor (or manual crank) turns the roller to pull the fabric and lead rail in, and springs at the joints of the arms push it out....
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-05-2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
That's good for the Carefree awings, but Escape...

That's good for the Carefree awings, but Escape buyers shouldn't be expecting this sort of weight saving by opting for the manual awning. According to Dometic's specs...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-05-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
:thumb: :)

:thumb: :)
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-05-2016, 02:25 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
Pat, are you saying that the Dometic has the same...

Pat, are you saying that the Dometic has the same drive connection (the ring or loop at the left end of the case), for backup manual operation? That's the difference I was talking about.

Also, the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-05-2016, 12:38 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree - that's what I found looking at the...

I agree - that's what I found looking at the Carefree web site.

The recess in the new Escape body is a slick feature, but wasn't planned for a manual awning... and this awning was desiged to be...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-28-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
All awnings have arms. In some cases the arms...

All awnings have arms. In some cases the arms fold into the case of the awning, so when retracted there are no visible arms; these are usually called "case" or "box" awnings.

Power case awnings...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-26-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
As Robert said, there is nothing really wrong...

As Robert said, there is nothing really wrong with the awning that has been used, but the redesign of the trailer was an opportunity to go to a new style. In addition to being sleeker because it has...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-26-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
Not exactly, but it's just a motor and gearbox......

Not exactly, but it's just a motor and gearbox... maybe a couple of kilograms (a few pounds). The awning material and arms for the power and manual versions of the same series of awning will weigh...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-26-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,917
Posted By Brian B-P
And perhaps more importantly, the older model...

And perhaps more importantly, the older model trailer has reinforced mounting points which suit the awning which came with it. While the new design doesn't need the lower arm mounting points, it does...
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