I don't know that there is any mechanical difference. Some are labeled "Fiesta" on the support arm, some are not. Here's a Carefree manually-operated awning. I don't have a picture of the TwoStep but it is the same physically as the Dometic WeatherPro, shown several pictures below.īoth the OneStep and the TwoStep use a Model B with TSWP Adapter RV Awning Travel Lock. The A&E OneStep (left) was made for a short period some years ago.
The "U" shaped rafter has no lower, or bottom, surface, so the RV Awning Travel Lock must be mounted to the arm. If the rafter is "U" shaped, order a Model B with TSWP adapter and a spacer. (The Model A attaches to the bottom surface of the rafter.) Here's the key to selecting the proper RV Awning Travel Lock: If the rafter (that's the member which attaches to your coach at the top the arm attaches at the bottom) is rectangular in cross section, order a Model A. It's not always easy to tell the difference between an 8500/9000 and a Sunchaser.
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Actually, this is a picture of a Universal Plus arm with the rain dump feature, a feature which is supplied only on the 8500/9000. It shows the lower end of the left support arm. Because it is much easier to identify it in the picture to the right, I've included that, too. The left picture shows the top of the left arm. But now similar arms are supplied on A&E 8500/9000 awnings. The Dometic (A&E) Sunchaser was fairly easy to identify because of its U-shaped support arms. If you have these arms, Model A is still the correct RV Awning Travel Lock.įor clarification, please see note below. These arms are picutured below, with the Sunchaser. These arms are of cast or extruded aluminum and are "U" shaped. Models with these arms use the Model A RV Awning Travel Lock.īeginning in 2009, customers started ordering locks for Dometic (A&E) 8500/9000 awnings which have what Dometic calls "Universal Plus" arms. These picture show the "old" rectangular arms. The Model 9000 (right picture) is mechanically the same, but has an aluminum sheath which covers the fabric when rolled up.
(Since then, many RVs come with electrically-operated awnings.) It's probably the most common awning on RVs, at least those made before 2010 or thereabouts. Dometic (or A&E) Manually-Operated RV Awnings (Patio Awnings) Once that is known, it's easy to determine which model RV Awning Travel Lock is required to protect your awning from unfurling while en route and give you peace of mind. The information which follows is designed to make it easy for you to determine which model awning you have. I don't know whether or not the model number on the nameplate accurately reflects the actual use on a specific RV.
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Even then, you might have to do some interpretation, as I know that some manufacturers use the same roller assembly with both power and manual awnings. You'll have to extend the awning completely to see it. They do put a "nameplate" which includes the model number on the surface of the roller tube, usually several inches in from the forward end of the roller tube. There are two major manufacturers of awnings used on RVs:Įach manufacturer offers two basic types of RV awnings:Įven though there are only these four basic types, it can still get a bit confusing, mainly because neither manufacturer clearly or easily identifies the model number for the customer. Home About Articles RV Awning Makes and Models
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