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10-16-2016, 02:17 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 429
M.O.C. #5757
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electric awning
Retiring Dec 31 (yeah!) and going to start using the Monte a WHOLE lot more. Going to make some improvements/upgrades. On the list is an electric awning (the OEM and I are not good friends). Choices seem to be limited to Carefree and Dometic. I would greatly appreciate advice on which to consider from this extremely knowledgeable group. TIA.
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10-16-2016, 02:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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I have both the electric and the old fashioned manual one. I see advantages in both. The old one is a pain to put up but it's strong. The electric one is easy to put up but don't leave it out if there is going to be much wind. If given my choice I will take the old manual one. I'm sure others will disagree but I have the manual one on my MH and the etectric one on my High County.
Lynwood
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10-16-2016, 02:48 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: stockton
Posts: 405
M.O.C. #11457
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Despite the ease of use, the old one was much more adaptable to provide shade, and much easier to secure in mild to moderate winds. The automatic one is very subject to wind. Plus, you don't have to worry about electrical failure while extended. I would go back to my old manual one in a heartbeat.
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10-16-2016, 03:00 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We've had the Dometic for about 6 years now, 5 full-time and so far so good.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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10-16-2016, 04:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Either brand will work for you. We much prefer the electric. Winds pick up, push a button.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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10-17-2016, 02:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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Agree with manual being the better and more robust version, but also agree that electric is much more convenient.
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