Carefree of Colorado awnings
Can someone tell me how to determine what model of Carefree of Colorado awnings I have? I just bought my "new to me" '04 HR Vacationer 36WDD and the awning was known to need work as the springs are su...
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I got a response today from Carefree identifying which model that I have but they tell also me that I need the number from the roller. How do I release the pressure from the springs safely? On my older unit I had to torque up the smaller awnings to get them to retract tighter but I have never had the opportunity to deal with the patio side. I intend to replace the fabric too, so if the springs are broken won't the tension be more relaxed? I assume that the springs will come with instructions and precautions as to how to properly put them into service safely.
Are the Carefree products more inclined to failure? I can't understand both springs going bad so soon although I have no idea how long they have been out of service. My old '96 Pace Arrow's A&E /Faulkner awnings were 20 years old and aside from fading of the fabric still operated fine if the ratchet in the patio tube was kept lubricated periodically. Is this a common defect or just a random failure?
Are the Carefree products more inclined to failure? I can't understand both springs going bad so soon although I have no idea how long they have been out of service. My old '96 Pace Arrow's A&E /Faulkner awnings were 20 years old and aside from fading of the fabric still operated fine if the ratchet in the patio tube was kept lubricated periodically. Is this a common defect or just a random failure?
