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Awning Conversion - Manual to Electric

Antjaw
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I just replaced the fabric on my Dometic A&E 8500 series 20 foot awning. Not too difficult of a job but would have been easier with a helper.....anyway, I have decided that I am going to go ahead and convert it to electric. I know, there are people who live and die by manual awnings, but my parents use the RV as well and the manual awning is a little cumbersome for them.
The downside is that there seems to be limited choices. It's either Dometic or Carefree of Colorado. Anyone have any suggestions as to which brand or model?
My main question is does anyone know the difference in the Carefree Travel'r and Carefree Eclipse awning arms? There is a good price difference but I cant find the functional difference. Also, has anyone had any experience with the Travel'r Steep pitch? I know it's not adjustable, but there is a steal of a price for one on eBay right now.
Thanks for all of your help guys!
1998 Coachmen Santara (M-360 MBS-FD) 36 Foot, Class A, Ford 460 7.5.
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Antjaw
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How steep is the pitch? I am 6'6 and don't want it so low that I bash my head when walking under it. Also, is there some sort of "auto dump" feature for when it rains and water pools??
Thanks for your input.
1998 Coachmen Santara (M-360 MBS-FD) 36 Foot, Class A, Ford 460 7.5.

phnguyk
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Explorer
Don't rule out the Dometic.

Yaj
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I put the travel'r steep pitch arms on our MH about 6 years ago. Still working fine!