Upgrade Your RV Awnings from Manual to Electric
Frankly, there is NOTHING easy about manual awnings. Because it is so difficult to use many folks simply do not use them. In the world of technology and automation, upgrading your awning to electric is the right choice and far less expensive than purchasing a new awning.
We can use many parts of your existing awning and upgrade to an electric awning for a fraction of the cost of a new one. Our master installers will do the upgrade at your location. The process takes about 2 hours to complete, and they will install a switch next to the door for your convenience.
Electric awnings provide you with the ease of extending or retracting your awning with the press of a button. How simple is that?
If you are filing an insurance claim because your awning was damaged from weather your insurance company may cover the costs of a new power awning under your comprehensive policy.
Manual Awnings
Manual-functioning awnings are very popular and widely installed by RV manufacturers. Manual awnings are less expensive than the more popular 12v systems. They are durable, reliable, and repair is simple. Subject to size, color, and options.
Manual awnings are found on most travel trailers and some motorhomes. Often damage occurs from weather, travel, or user error. When the hardware takes
trauma, the function of the awning becomes difficult, it won’t retract properly, deploys slowly, and will not stay in place when deployed.
Dometic and Carefree are the two primary manufacturers of RV Manual awning systems. Communicating to us what awning system you have goes a long way to helping us restore your awning to its original, useful condition. We carry replacement parts and new appliances for every awning.
Electric Awnings
Over the years, the manufacturers have figured out the power awning! Power is the way to go. If you have an existing manual awning or need to replace a damaged power awning, we can help. We upgrade many manual awnings to a Power Awning for a fraction of the cost of a new awning system.
Our factory-trained and certified installers will make it look like a factory. The clean look of your new power awning system will allow you to control the awning with the push of a button from the inside of your RV.
We install 12v power systems from Carefree of Colorado, Solera, and Dometic. There are many options, colors, and function choices when it comes to electric awnings. Call and speak with an RV Awning expert to determine the best solution for your application.
Window Awnings
One of the first things that new winter visitors always say is “Boy, it sure is hot here”. Arizona is hot all summer and stays hot until it is not. The interior of your RV is affected by the direct sunlight that gets in. Blocking those direct rays of sunlight will keep the inside of your RV substantially cooler. Window awnings are a great way to achieve this. Window awnings are also a very attractive addition to the exterior aesthetics of your RV. There are many styles and fabrics to select from. To learn about the best window awning for your application, call and speak with an awning expert today.
Slide-out Awnings
Slide Topper Awnings are a great investment. The not only look great on the RV, they play a critical roll in protecting the top of the slide out. A Slide Cover Awning will prevent leakage of water into the unit from the top of the slide, it will protect the rubber roof from trees, foliage and debris.. In Arizona the slide topper keeps the sun from directly hitting the top of the Slide Room keeping that area nearly 15-20 degrees cooler when it is covered. There are several different types of slide cover awnings available. Different looks, different functions and different pricing.
Acrylic/Vinyl Quality and Endurance
New Slide-out Covers
If you have purchased a new RV or new-to-you and there are no slide-out covers, you may want to consider the benefits. Slideout covers exist because the top or exposed roof of the slide box is delicate. Debris from overhead trees and such presents a risk of serious damage to the roof when extending or retracting the slide. To that end, in Arizona, Slideout covers take on a whole new necessity. When the direct sunlight is piercing down on your RV, the slideout room will become noticeably warmer than the rest of the unit. The Slideout Cover protects the roof and keeps the slide room 10-15 degrees cooler in the summer. In Arizona that is a lot and a requirement for happy RVing.
Slide-out Cover Fabric Replacement
Do your slideout covers need attention? Has the sun-beaten the fabric to a nasty-looking disaster at your roofline? We replace these awning fabrics every day. Slideout fabric is designed to wear out. Generally, two to five years is a good lifetime for vinyl slide fabric. When replacing these fabrics there are a few things to consider. One is if one slideout fabric is completely gone or showing serious need of attention, you can bet that any other slide fabrics are not too far behind. When you do one, you might as well do them all. We offer multi-slide discounts in vinyl, so be sure to ask your awning expert about these discounts when you call to order.
Slide-out Fabric Selection
There are some choices when it comes to slideout fabrics. Most RV manufacturers who install slidecovers at the factory, install an exposed vinyl fabric. This fabric has a lifetime of 2-4 years before needing to be replaced.
- We offer vinyl replacement and the same lifetime.
- As an alternative, we offer slideout covers in the Acrylic fabric. A true SunBrella fabric has a guaranteed life expectancy of 10+ years. Compared to vinyl, you would not have to consider replacing slideout fabric again for over a decade. Most of the large motorcoaches use this fabric for their slides. There are many color choices to select from to make your RV look fantastic! See acrylic fabrics for the color chart.
Omega Awnings
Projection Awnings
Projection awnings are the top of the line. No arms to obstruct the patio area, extended projection of up to 10′ and the cool refreshing look of the 2 stage awning is in high demand. Both Carefree of Colorado and Girard offer these type of awnings. We offer new installs, replace damaged components, replace fabrics and general maintenance and service for all projection awnings,
