Power Awning?

Tom Nolan · 12-02-2019, 11:15 AM

Looking for name brand/model of the trailer awning company the builds the push button power out and in awnings. They also have a wind function that retracts awning automatically if wind comes up. Any help will be appreciated,

Dale Hulquist · 12-02-2019, 11:28 AM

Tom, there are several good power awning company's out there like Girard, A&E awning are two of the most popular, a quick search on the internet will give you other choices as well. I have both currently and happy with them ,Hope that helps?

1matcoman · 12-02-2019, 11:35 AM

Tom,
In my experience with RV awnings, the preferred brands are A&E and Carefree.
https://www.rvpartscountry.com/AE9100PowerAwnings.html
https://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/r...v-awnings.html

Not sure if this is exactly what you're seeking, but certainly a good place to start your search.

EDIT: Also, don't let yourself be too awfully trusting of the "automatic wind retraction" features. (Don't ask me why I say this.....)

jmcarter · 12-02-2019, 11:35 AM

Have had good luck with Carefree of Colorado.

Hacksaw · 12-02-2019, 04:09 PM

I put a Dometic 16' power awning with Led lighting on my trailer. Nice unit so far.

Lee Valentine · 12-02-2019, 06:25 PM

Ours is a Carefree,power in and out and retracts when it gets windy. Have had it 2 years no problems.

Tom Nolan · 12-02-2019, 06:36 PM

Thanks for the reply's, I did google Awnings but only got the cheapo awning with the arms and stands.

Sean Marconette · 12-03-2019, 12:55 AM

We installed the Dometic 9500 Case power awning last season and really like it.

Sean

Rob Petrie E395 · 12-03-2019, 07:28 PM

I've got a A&E Dometic. Its the biggest power one they make. But I'd have to measure it to tell you how long it is. It does NOT have auto wind retract. My old trailer had the one with the auto wind retract. It was a pain in the rear. Not sure if something was wrong with it or what. But it would retract out of the blue. Even if the wind wasn't blowing. The power is nice. But nothing wrong with the manual ones. Biggest advantage is if it start raining.You don't get soaked trying to put the awning in. Camping world used to have a deal where it you bought it from them. And had it shipped to their store. They would install it for free. That's How I did the first one. But my current stacker. I installed the channel and awning myself. If you have a couple ladders and 2 helpers its easy to do. My wife and my neighbors teenager were my helpers and trust me neither has ANY mechanical experience.

12-02-2019, 11:15 AM	#1
Tom Nolan Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lacombe, Alberta, Canada Posts: 179 Likes: 0 Liked 61 Times in 10 Posts	Power Awning? Looking for name brand/model of the trailer awning company the builds the push button power out and in awnings. They also have a wind function that retracts awning automatically if wind comes up. Any help will be appreciated,

12-02-2019, 11:28 AM	#2
Dale Hulquist Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crosby Texas Posts: 438 Likes: 563 Liked 349 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Power Awning? Tom, there are several good power awning company's out there like Girard, A&E awning are two of the most popular, a quick search on the internet will give you other choices as well. I have both currently and happy with them ,Hope that helps? __________________ Dale Hulquist 4006 Stk 4006 S/Stk

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1matcoman Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 305 Likes: 490 Liked 281 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Power Awning? Tom, In my experience with RV awnings, the preferred brands are A&E and Carefree. https://www.rvpartscountry.com/AE9100PowerAwnings.html https://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/r...v-awnings.html Not sure if this is exactly what you're seeking, but certainly a good place to start your search. EDIT: Also, don't let yourself be too awfully trusting of the "automatic wind retraction" features. (Don't ask me why I say this.....) Last edited by 1matcoman; 12-02-2019 at 06:39 PM.

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,122 Likes: 1,978 Liked 2,705 Times in 853 Posts	Re: Power Awning? Have had good luck with Carefree of Colorado. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

12-02-2019, 04:09 PM	#5
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 838 Likes: 150 Liked 276 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Power Awning? I put a Dometic 16' power awning with Led lighting on my trailer. Nice unit so far.

12-02-2019, 06:25 PM	#6
Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 322 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Power Awning? Ours is a Carefree,power in and out and retracts when it gets windy. Have had it 2 years no problems. __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

12-02-2019, 06:36 PM	#7
Tom Nolan Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lacombe, Alberta, Canada Posts: 179 Likes: 0 Liked 61 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Power Awning? Thanks for the reply's, I did google Awnings but only got the cheapo awning with the arms and stands.

12-03-2019, 12:55 AM	#8
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 958 Likes: 618 Liked 165 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Power Awning? We installed the Dometic 9500 Case power awning last season and really like it. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

12-03-2019, 07:28 PM	#9
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,093 Likes: 162 Liked 219 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Power Awning? I've got a A&E Dometic. Its the biggest power one they make. But I'd have to measure it to tell you how long it is. It does NOT have auto wind retract. My old trailer had the one with the auto wind retract. It was a pain in the rear. Not sure if something was wrong with it or what. But it would retract out of the blue. Even if the wind wasn't blowing. The power is nice. But nothing wrong with the manual ones. Biggest advantage is if it start raining.You don't get soaked trying to put the awning in. Camping world used to have a deal where it you bought it from them. And had it shipped to their store. They would install it for free. That's How I did the first one. But my current stacker. I installed the channel and awning myself. If you have a couple ladders and 2 helpers its easy to do. My wife and my neighbors teenager were my helpers and trust me neither has ANY mechanical experience.