Replace elect awaning with manual
Has anyone replaced the elect awning with a manual?
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I like manual because of the simple mechanics of it. So manual would be my choice initially, and if I had an electric that needed both fabric and motor, I'd replace. And live with the patched-up holes.
BUT! I've come to realize that sliding the weight of a manual awning out to deployed height can be a strain for many. Ours is a 21-foot Carefree and 21-foot makes it heavy. Smaller awnings might be OK, but I'm not sure I'd want to or even be able to deploy it a bunch of years from now. So be sure you're OK with the physical aspect of a manual awning. If you are, go with it!
BUT! I've come to realize that sliding the weight of a manual awning out to deployed height can be a strain for many. Ours is a 21-foot Carefree and 21-foot makes it heavy. Smaller awnings might be OK, but I'm not sure I'd want to or even be able to deploy it a bunch of years from now. So be sure you're OK with the physical aspect of a manual awning. If you are, go with it!
