We made a classic mistake - left our awning out and went across town with a "slight chance for rain." Well, we had a downpour that accumulated on the awning, and we drove up to find it on the ground.
It was electric (Carefree brand), but very long and somewhat clumsy to use. We are hoping to replace it with something more efficient. We've seen one on a motorhome that had not only a wind sensor, but even worked by remote control from the couple's vehicle.
Any recommendations? Thanks!
Scoobydoo2 '04 HR Presidential 30SCD stored in RVport
'03 Ford/6.0/King Ranch Fred & Daphne (like in "Scoobydoo") and our 4 Jap.Chin "dog-kids"
I like my Carefree Eclipse with the wind sensor. The front and rear arms can be adjusted to different heights for rain runoff and yet there is no impact on operation. In addition, gas struts keep it open, but will not allow excess weight to accumulate on the awning.
Larry Day
Texas Baptist Men-Retiree Builders since '01
'03 GMC 2500HD D/A EC SB, Jordan controller, custom RKI bed/hitch, Putco boards, TF 45gal tank, grey Speedliner
'04 CrossRoads Cruiser CF29RK, Mor/ryde IS, Carefree Eclipse 12V awning Rig Photos
I have a modified electric A&E power awning (converted 8500), manual control only, with Weatherpro hardware. I've traveled all over the US and have seen all kinds of climate etc. One, I would never trust an automatic awning. I at least put mine in 2/3s when gone or all in if needed. I'm all about the convience of pushing a button without dealing with the arms and rod. Mine does dump the rain fine by itself. The A&E 9100 is what I like in a power awning. Automatic is a waste for me.
2000 1T Ford PSD SC Dually 2WD
2005 Grand Junction 35TMS
Mor-Ryde Suspension & Pinbox
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Beagle-Maggie
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We have the A&E Weatherpro that came with our trailer. It really works great but like what JSOWERS1 said I do not trust any automatic feature to work all of the time. When we leave for the day we always bring the awning in. Pushing a button is all it takes.
Don
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