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Forum: On the Road & Camping 08-15-2014, 03:21 AM
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Posted By atom ant
These awnings are installed into the siding,...

These awnings are installed into the siding, there is no intent or value to hit a stud. The bolts are anchored into the wood paneling directly behind the gelcoat, and a self drilling lag is...
Forum: On the Road & Camping 08-13-2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
Too short - and it shouldn't be a self drilling....

Too short - and it shouldn't be a self drilling. The length includes the drill head which has absolutely no fastening value once the hole is made. In reality that is closer to a 3/4 lag.

The...
Forum: On the Road & Camping 07-26-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
I think it was about a month after we ordered...

I think it was about a month after we ordered ours :)
Forum: On the Road & Camping 07-25-2014, 10:53 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
Oh no worries. Just thought I would show the...

Oh no worries. Just thought I would show the option that does retract. Did you get the unigard? We did and they are nice, but they couldnt be added with LED?
Forum: On the Road & Camping 07-25-2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
I hear ya! I didn't expect mine to just pop...

I hear ya! I didn't expect mine to just pop loose for no reason either. Interrupted a good start on fresh Mojito!, and I never drive ladders when I'm drinking so I had to set it down :mad::)
Forum: On the Road & Camping 07-25-2014, 01:13 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
I was happy with running new 1-1/2" lag bolts...

I was happy with running new 1-1/2" lag bolts into new pilot drilled holes.

The problem with he self drilling bolts Redwood uses, is the drill head is the only thing that gets past the wood...
Forum: On the Road & Camping 07-25-2014, 01:09 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
There is a "Direct Response" kit for the Eclipse...

There is a "Direct Response" kit for the Eclipse and Travler that can be retrofitted to existing. It uses motion sensing (improved over prior version that used wind sensor).

...
Forum: On the Road & Camping 07-25-2014, 01:03 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
The UnaGuard is a metal cover on the leading edge...

The UnaGuard is a metal cover on the leading edge of the awning rail that covers the awning when retracted - no auto retract about it.

...
Forum: On the Road & Camping 07-24-2014, 05:07 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
Like I said, I had the same short bolt -...

Like I said, I had the same short bolt - manufactured May 2013.

Todd, you need to show them the Carefree installation instructions and compare it to what they actually did.
Forum: On the Road & Camping 07-24-2014, 05:01 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
I think those bolts are letting go. the rail...

I think those bolts are letting go. the rail isn't really weight supporting, but a wind or gust that lifts the awning will pull on that rail.

I don't think they need Mollies, at least I've...
Forum: On the Road & Camping 07-24-2014, 01:20 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
There you go- a legitimate case!

There you go- a legitimate case!
Forum: On the Road & Camping 07-24-2014, 12:52 AM
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Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
On that note: This happened to mine for...

On that note:

This happened to mine for no reason other than to piss me off on a nice day under it. I too had only one bolt at the top (but I think that is all Carefree requires) but it was a...
Forum: On the Road & Camping 07-24-2014, 12:35 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,407
Posted By atom ant
They do autodump by retracting against the gas...

They do autodump by retracting against the gas shocks and sagging in the middle to let off the weight, but they can only take so much.

So sorry to see that happen! Lesson 1 is a hard one to...
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