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02-03-2019, 12:31 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 35M
State: Michigan
Posts: 101
THOR #7496
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Carefree awning
I can't seem to find the power cut off for our carefree latitude awning.
We have a 17 windsport 35m.
According to the installation manual from carefree, there is supposed to be a power cutoff switch ,,,somewhere.
I'll be usuing their stabilizer supports, when we're parked for a while, and don't want it rolling up accidentally.
I'm going to install a switch near the fuse panel, easiest place to find the main power.
Has any one else run into this ?
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02-03-2019, 12:50 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,183
THOR #6411
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You will probably have to pull the fuse or turn the Use/Store switch to store. That was the only way, I could remove power when I had to replace bearing assembly due to a collision with a STOP sign.
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2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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07-13-2019, 12:50 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport. 35M
State: New York
Posts: 306
THOR #6199
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bobj73,
I have a 17 Windsport 35m also. Did you put in an on/off switch for your awning? Does yours have the direct response auto retract system?
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Shawn
2017 Windsport 35M
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07-13-2019, 10:10 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Virginia
Posts: 91
THOR #13067
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobj73
I can't seem to find the power cut off for our carefree latitude awning.
We have a 17 windsport 35m.
According to the installation manual from carefree, there is supposed to be a power cutoff switch ,,,somewhere.
I'll be usuing their stabilizer supports, when we're parked for a while, and don't want it rolling up accidentally.
I'm going to install a switch near the fuse panel, easiest place to find the main power.
Has any one else run into this ?
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What Carefree's manual says is different than what is in our Vegas also. There is no separate power button. Just in and out and the lights. That may be so you don't turn off the wind sensor auto retract?
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07-13-2019, 11:19 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport. 35M
State: New York
Posts: 306
THOR #6199
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Carefree Latitude Awning
The latitude manual I read was from 2014. It says that the switches installed by the coach manufacturer may vary and to contact them with questions. It maybe that Thor doesn’t want the auto retract to be disabled. There is a big trade off between a manual and a motorized awning. A manual awning is stronger and adjustable. Carefree recommends that the Latitude awning is not left unattended.
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Shawn
2017 Windsport 35M
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07-13-2019, 12:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 35M
State: Michigan
Posts: 101
THOR #7496
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Switch
Yes i did, I put one under the bed, tied in near the fuse box. I have the" Awning Stabiliz'r" kit. (Found on carefree's website ), and didn't want it to retract while using it. Yes it does have the auto retract system.
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Originally Posted by Shawn62
bobj73,
I have a 17 Windsport 35m also. Did you put in an on/off switch for your awning? Does yours have the direct response auto retract system?
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07-13-2019, 02:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport. 35M
State: New York
Posts: 306
THOR #6199
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobj73
Yes i did, I put one under the bed, tied in near the fuse box. I have the" Awning Stabiliz'r" kit. (Found on carefree's website ), and didn't want it to retract while using it. Yes it does have the auto retract system.
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bobj73,
Thanks for the info. I think I will invest in the awning stabiliz’r kit after I put in a switch. Did u purchase from the web site or a dealer?
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Shawn
2017 Windsport 35M
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07-13-2019, 04:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 35M
State: Michigan
Posts: 101
THOR #7496
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You're welcome. I bought it off Amazon, think it was around 70.00?
Works good for us.
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07-13-2019, 10:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport. 35M
State: New York
Posts: 306
THOR #6199
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Thanks. That system looks sturdy. I see that fuse #11 is for the power awning. I will tap in there.
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Shawn
2017 Windsport 35M
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07-13-2019, 11:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 35M
State: Michigan
Posts: 101
THOR #7496
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I've been happy with it. Just make sure you pull the fuse and try it first, mine was mislabeled. Another Thor tradition, lol .
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