Wind sensor awnings?
OK I've heard that wind sensor awnings don't work well, but my 2003 DSDP has one. Question is, how can you test if it works or not? The wind sensor light is on but does that mean the sensor works? ...
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There are two different (Well 3) Different wind sensors.
A&E Weather Pro "Lighthouse" units are the ones that are ... Not good, (personal opnion but shared by many) on this unit there is a small tower on the roof, usually above the control box which is usually near the front end of the awning, it looks like a lighthouse.
FAN IT,, when the wind speed hits around 15MPH, it should retract
The next is a Carefree they use a 3-cup "spinner" on their older units,, Same test
Newer A&T, (Do not know about carefree) uses a motion sensor in the front arm.. This one, in theory, SHOULD work.
A&E Weather Pro "Lighthouse" units are the ones that are ... Not good, (personal opnion but shared by many) on this unit there is a small tower on the roof, usually above the control box which is usually near the front end of the awning, it looks like a lighthouse.
FAN IT,, when the wind speed hits around 15MPH, it should retract
The next is a Carefree they use a 3-cup "spinner" on their older units,, Same test
Newer A&T, (Do not know about carefree) uses a motion sensor in the front arm.. This one, in theory, SHOULD work.
