Awning Question

[GrayDawg]

Originally Posted by V. H.

We are wondering if anyone has had the following concern:
When letting the awning out on our 2013 Thor ACE 30.1 it does not automatically stop at the end of unfurling, and if one continues to hold the switch down it will wind back up to the top backwards. In all the the RVs we had over the years we have never had this happen - once the awning reached the length of its extension it would stop.
Is this common to this make of motorhome, or do we have a problem?

That's common for the brand of awnings installed on Thor RVs. Just have to watch it and stop/let go of the switch when fully extended.

[Brakeman48]

I read and understand your concern. Ours on a 2016 Hurricane 35C is automatic as described in another reply. Push and release the button to extend and it stops automatically. I would suggest you extend the awning all the way out and look for a label the manufacturer puts on. At least this is where my CateFree of Colorado puts the label with the model and serial number. Call the manufacturer for help. If it's carefree I have found their customer service to be great. Good luck.

[Bob Denman]

https://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/a...s-contact.html

[M&M_MURPHYS]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Is it too tough to keep an eye on what you're doing, and let go of the button at the proper time?

Sorry... My Outlaw worked exactly as yours does. You'll know when it's backwards, when pushing the button to "retract": actually extends the awning. (and extend is now retracting things... )

Bob, you crack me up.

Yes ours also keeps going. We have learned to watch it and stop when the end of tr@vel is re@ched an not over extended.

[Bob Denman]

We also learned to do that: the HARD way!

[rudyhehn]

My 2014 Thor Palazzo awning does not stop when fully extended. I have to watch and stop it when the small end flap falls down. The motor speed is slow and so no problem to stop at the right time.

[Bob Denman]

"waiting for the flap to drop..."
It either sounds like a New Years Eve party gone wrong; or Friday night at the Outhouse!

[Rich&Cathy]

Originally Posted by V. H.

We are wondering if anyone has had the following concern:
When letting the awning out on our 2013 Thor ACE 30.1 it does not automatically stop at the end of unfurling, and if one continues to hold the switch down it will wind back up to the top backwards. In all the the RVs we had over the years we have never had this happen - once the awning reached the length of its extension it would stop.
Is this common to this make of motorhome, or do we have a problem?

We have a newer version care free ofl Colorado, it is automatic and will stop when going out and with one push of the button it winds back in automatically. It does have a wind sensor. Our previous Care free of Colorado did not it was manual in every way. We have an Ace 29.3. Our awning is the traveler. Love the difference.

[Bob Denman]

Is your newer CareFree awning "armless"?

[Beau388]

CofC Traveler patio awnings have mounting rails. <https://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/products/travelr.html>

[10scDust]

Originally Posted by M&M_MURPHYS

Yes ours also keeps going. We have learned to watch it and stop when the end of tr@vel is re@ched an not over extended.

We haven't tried ours to see if it keeps going, it may over extend, then wind back up the wrong way, not too sure.

Rich&Cathy mention theirs has a wind sensor, makes me remember one we saw when trailer camping...

It was a big and nice class A, the problem was, they did not have a golf cart sensor! Oops!
We heard a crashing and ripping sound, as the cart had a roof that interfered, then we looked across the way to see it, OMG!

[Rich&Cathy]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Is your newer CareFree awning "armless"?

No it has arms Bob.