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07-07-2015, 07:53 PM
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Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by Hogzilla
My awning does not have any support arms exposed. When the awning is closed all that you see is the awning box attached to the motorhome.
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In that case, you may have to remove the poles. I guess we do need a picture. 
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07-07-2015, 07:54 PM
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Over head scissor style.....deploy horizontal.
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07-07-2015, 07:56 PM
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In that case, poles definitely have to come off. Will have to furnish 5/16" hitch pins which is no problem.
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07-07-2015, 08:01 PM
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Left Coast
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And possibly a ladder......our race trailer had this type of set-up.
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07-07-2015, 08:22 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Over head scissor style.....deploy horizontal.
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Yep. And it is way up there when it is deployed.
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07-07-2015, 08:38 PM
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Location: Frederica DE
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I really hate to do this, but some of the carefree awnings the support arms can be unhooked. This is a simple procedure. They can then be placed in the vertical position and staked down. I will recommend using cork screw anchors and a ratchet strap for better holding power. OldCoot can still be a big help with brackets for ratchet strap. I ducked under the support all season then camping neighbor showed me that the supports go vertical. I was super excited about that used it twice and sold RV.
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07-07-2015, 08:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by uhduh camping
I really hate to do this, but some of the carefree awnings the support arms can be unhooked. This is a simple procedure. They can then be placed in the vertical position and staked down. I will recommend using cork screw anchors and a ratchet strap for better holding power. OldCoot can still be a big help with brackets for ratchet strap. I ducked under the support all season then camping neighbor showed me that the supports go vertical. I was super excited about that used it twice and sold RV.
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Our park Model has a AE Dometic with arms I have in brackets screwed to the deck. Stays up all summer even in toronado season. In 6 years never had a problem despite trees being ripped out two sites over.
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07-07-2015, 08:42 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by uhduh camping
I really hate to do this, but some of the carefree awnings the support arms can be unhooked. This is a simple procedure. They can then be placed in the vertical position and staked down. I will recommend using cork screw anchors and a ratchet strap for better holding power. OldCoot can still be a big help with brackets for ratchet strap. I ducked under the support all season then camping neighbor showed me that the supports go vertical. I was super excited about that used it twice and sold RV.
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No need for brackets on those type awnings or the manuals, just loop the ratchet strap around the tube and stake it down.
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07-07-2015, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
The kit will fit a Carefree. TURBS will be happy to make you a set of poles I'm sure.
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Two questions. Does it work on a carefree that is completely enclosed in a metal case when closed? Will this work with the height of the awning being at 12' off the ground?
I will take photos of it closed and let you see what it looks like. I am bookmarking this page so I can find you again.
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07-07-2015, 09:36 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hogzilla
Two questions. Does it work on a carefree that is completely enclosed in a metal case when closed? Will this work with the height of the awning being at 12' off the ground?
I will take photos of it closed and let you see what it looks like. I am bookmarking this page so I can find you again.
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Well have to see pictures.
I can make the poles just short of 19 foot so that shouldn't be a problem.
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07-07-2015, 09:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TURBS
Well have to see pictures.
I can make the poles just short of 19 foot so that shouldn't be a problem.
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2011 32bhok Sabre
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Great. I need to get the photos and repair the awning so know that I am interested but it will take me awhile to get this all together. I have found yall now I need to get busy so I can get this fix
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07-08-2015, 10:17 AM
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Location: Montana
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We lived 30+ years in Wyoming and learned the hard way YOU NEVER LEAVE THE AWNING UNATTENDED! We even had a microburst rip the front of the awning loose while traveling down the interstate. Awnings must be a hard design item - basically a giant sail waiting to be unfurled and wreak havoc on your wallet......
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07-08-2015, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Scranton, PA
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We had trouble in FL last year. One rail got twisted from the wind so I'm very interested in the tie down poles. I already have the brackets from OC and awaiting delivery of the poles from other source. Heading to MD the end of the month then to FL in Sep so we'll check them out and I'll report back.
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07-10-2015, 12:23 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Peachtree City, GA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hillsdaletc
The design of the awning arms on this style awning are for a purpose. They are specifically designed to collapse and release when the winds get to high for the awning in the extended position. There was a video by the mfr. of a motor home going down the road with the awning fully extended to show how it was designed to work. They are also designed to collapse under the weight of water accumulation on the canopy. If you tie down the awning what protection do you have if the awning fills with gallons of water and stretches the fabric. Or the fabric gets whipping in the wind and tears across the top at the stitching just like a zipper. I can tell you we see 200 or more awnings damaged each year because of tie downs and unattended awnings. Not a cheap repair even under insurance with deductibles and depreciation.
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Do you happen to know the link to that video? I'd be interested to see it.
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07-10-2015, 01:26 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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Originally Posted by ptt87
Do you happen to know the link to that video? I'd be interested to see it.
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X2......So would the rest of us.
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07-10-2015, 01:28 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
X2......So would the rest of us.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ptt87
Do you happen to know the link to that video? I'd be interested to see it.
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There's no link and no video as it hasn't been produced. [emoji12] [emoji109] and likely never will be.
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2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "11 nights"
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07-10-2015, 01:58 PM
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Not sure if it is this video you are talking about or not.
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07-10-2015, 02:00 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carrier
Not sure if it is this video you are talking about or not.
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Nope.
The supposed one of a motor home going down the hiway with awning deployed
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08 duramax tuned n modded
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2015 camping "11 nights"
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07-10-2015, 08:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: St Simons Island, GA
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The Carefree electrical awning on our Aviator Wright Flyer does retract automatically if the wind comes up IF you leave the switch on. Several times we have been awaken during the night from the sound of the awning retracting. If you leave the switch off, it stays open. It can be adjusted to have a tilt for water run off.
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07-10-2015, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TURBS
Nope.
The supposed one of a motor home going down the hiway with awning deployed
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2015 camping "11 nights"
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I need new glasses as I missed the Motor Home. I may not be the sharpest tool in the shed but have a hard time believing about going down road with it out.
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