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05-17-2020, 05:30 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Dryden
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #25471
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I have to reach up with an ax to get our awning. I always leave it out anchored down. Don't get enough shade most of the day other wise.
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05-18-2020, 08:29 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Owego
Posts: 24
M.O.C. #19903
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I don't like the electric awning either. I had an older Cougar with a manual awning that was much more convenient to adjust. On the Montana the friction knobs don't do a very good job holding the awning. I usually attach tie downs to the roller and stake it to the desired angle. I can get away with a folding step stool to reach the friction knobs (I'm 5'9")
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Mark, Betsy, & the Keeshonden, Tori & Bogie
2019 Chevy 3500HD Duramax LTZ
2014 Montana HC 325RL
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05-19-2020, 07:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 814
M.O.C. #21158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave W
Unfortunately. that's life with an electric awning, or so I found out. At 6'4" I need at least a milk crate to stand on to lower ours. Oh, and you only forget once to not loosen that thumbscrew adjuster
We added a Sun Blocker to ours ( https://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/p...deblocker.html) with the longer 3 foot permanent top flap which goes a long way towards increasing the shace even without zipping the bottom on. We also added the optional end flap for some more added privacy , especially when at out seasonal site which is at the end of the row, facing a road
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I did this too with the two piece sun blocker. I thought I had the high awning just to clear the dinette slide but it seems it's the standard now. That's not good.
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Jim B
2017 Lariat F-350 FX4, CC, SB, 6.7 PSD 4WD
2018 MONTY 3731FL, at our private winter site in GA
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05-20-2020, 05:01 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Britton
Posts: 8
M.O.C. #24950
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Awning
Quote:
Originally Posted by Theunz
I feel like there is a separate solar system under mine it’s so high! While I love the ease of opening and closing there’s nothing else to like.
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When I read your comment I could not stop laughing. That was a good one
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06-06-2022, 09:32 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: Erie
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #30895
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mhs4771
Maybe Dometic needs to take a hint from Carefree as their awning have adjustments to provide a good pitch to shed water and doesn't need to be undone to retract.
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Right. We had a REDWOOD that didn’t need reset every time. Poor system as mine failed when I tried to put both in at same time. Blew fuse. Can only do one at time tech told me.
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06-06-2022, 12:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Cannot remember awnings farther back than my 2019 but the 2022 is the same~~ straight out,,, a boat hook to reach the end, then pull down one corner for water run off or both to install the screen. Often the knob will not hold so a doggie stake and tie down.
No ladders as these old legs are bad and old bones take too long to heal.
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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06-06-2022, 04:43 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: Erie
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #30895
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Understand. Thanks
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06-06-2022, 05:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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I copied a design and gave the instructions for an awning tool. Here is the link.
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums....php?p=1230229
I also got a 3’ piece of aluminum and bent a hook to bring it down.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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06-06-2022, 08:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Hesston
Posts: 735
M.O.C. #25060
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Are people not aware that if your awning has a gas spring in it, that you do not need to pull one end down to drain the water off? They tip and dump automatically. That's what the gas spring is in there for.
This video shows auto dump in action:
https://youtu.be/6atfbaRh6Xk
Our last Montana and our Jayco have always been level, and drain water without any issues...
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06-06-2022, 08:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Yes my last 3 at least had auto dump. I like to pick the direction so near the door stays dry.
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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06-07-2022, 07:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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We like to tip ours for shade. The tool allows you to tighten the knob so it stays.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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06-07-2022, 08:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
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I've also seen the un-expecting person get a shower when it dumps.
I agree, prefer to control which way the water goes.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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06-07-2022, 02:51 PM
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#33
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 30
M.O.C. #28780
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When you make the modifications, please take some pictures and maybe a rough drawing with measurements to share with everyone.
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06-07-2022, 05:42 PM
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#34
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Hesston
Posts: 735
M.O.C. #25060
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All valid points on the determining which way to make the water dump. I for one am glad that they do auto dump, because they are a LONG way up there to adjust, tool or not.
I think on our 2021 Jayco, all we have to do is pull down the bottom beam to get it tilt. I haven't tested that, but it wasn't too hard to do on my daughter's Sportsman that they had. I should probably at least test it some time.
One thing that is NICE though about the high awnings is that they don't hit your door. We had an older 5er that the door would hit the awning when opened...
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