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Paulzy123
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Jul 25, 2013

Awning change

Hello.

I had a tree land on my awning, and long story short I am replacing, the fabric and tube, since I've tested the arms, and they are in great working condition.

My question is this.

I currently have A&E 8500 Series Awning hardware.

My local store, has ordered a new tube preloaded with fabric for me.

The new awning tube is made from Care Free, (Since, they are not A&E authorized)and the local supplier informed me, that the care free will work just fine with my current support arm, I would just have to drill them out.

Are they off the wall here, or is this a feasible solution?

Thanks for your guidance here

Paul
  • Secondary question.

    The old awning had one tensioner with support arm in the middle.
    The store rep was telling me that a 24 foot awning should have Two.

    Is this true, or is he looking to beef up the sale?