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RoadXYZ
Explorer II
May 30, 2014

Replace Manual Awning with Power Awning ... Anyone ?

We have a 2004 Alpenlite 28 footer - thinking of replacing manual awning with a power awning .. yes, we have the breaker, etc. Know the cost will be a mite spendy, but wanting to know if anyone e...
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MM49
Explorer
Jun 01, 2014
I a 20' electrick and I can tell you it is much more forgiving to wind abuse. Mine has blown up on top of the trailer several times without damage. The first time would have ruined a manual version. For me there is no looking back. I've had manual awnings damage from a Black labador dogs running into the tie down. This one failure cost more that $500.00.
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