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We added the Carefree Travlr power arms to our 3400 within a few months of bringing it home. The original awning was ackward to operate with the short arm and was too high for me to reach without getting a ladder.
We researched both A&E and Carefree. We found the Carefree power arms to be much sturdier than the A&E. The bonus was, the Carefree Travlr arms fit our existing A&E awning, so we were able to keep the roller and fabric making the install somewhat cheaper.
We have no history using it yet other than playing with it in the driveway. A couple of notes for you to consider:
If you go with Carefree - you have to get the Steep Pitch Travlr arms due to limited length on the front of the Monty for the arm (same as Kestone uses on the Big Sky). The Eclipse arms are too long to fit the front.
There are electrics (just in and out by the button), and automatics (retract by themselves when they sense wind or motion). I believe the biggest complaint of the automatics is they react too slow to have any confidence in.
Carefree Eclipse - Automatic
Carefree Travlr - Electric
A&E WeatherPro - Automatic
A&E PowerPro - Electric (exlusive to Camping World)
Keep in mind, these are not designed to set up, tie down, hang lights on, add screen rooms, and hope for the best in all weather. They are designed to extend when you want them in favorable conditions, and put away when you are not using them. If that's the use you are anticipating, I believe you will be happy. As part timers I believe it will suit us just dandy.
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