cmjosborn

Please provide your feedback or review of Blue Compass service Indianapolis? 

Jim, 

Please call me when you have a minute.

812-605-4835

Thanks,

Jim,

Do you know if parts can be purchased for this awning? The brackets that hold the gas shocks are broken and brittle.  The slide guide that holds the strap is in like conditions.

On 7/26/2023 at 11:56 AM, jacwjames said:

You have the infamous Carefree of Colorado 12 volt One Touch awning.  I'm not a big fan but that's what we have.  Back in 2009 on our first long trip to FL we were parked at the Perry GA fairgrounds for a dog show.  My wife had taken her dogs toward the show building and I was drinking coffee reading the new, it was dead calm until a big gust of wind came through and the awning billowed up and bent the front arm.  I almost crapped my pants and learned a valuable lesson.  We don't use the awning when there is the slightest chance for wind and never leave it unattended.  I had to go to the hardware store and get a step ladder and tools to somewhat straighten the arm to get it in and worked on it more when I got home.  It works but am leery of using it.

YOUR PROBLEM  >>> That is the strap that synchronizes the awning arm and tensions it.  Here is a manual that might help https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjMnOCa3ayAAxXnlmoFHaDkAVYQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carefreeofcolorado.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2F052930E-002.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3b-rjfDw6GtMLmqh_zoQQA&opi=89978449

 

If the awning works extend it and look at the other side, you will see it goes down the tube.  Can't remember exactly how it is attached but the darn thing gets very tight was the awning is extended.  Unfortunately my rig is parked in the garage and I can't extend the awning.  

There are two small shock absorbers at the top, both of mine are slightly bent and I had to makeshift an attachment as one broke from the gust of wind.  All parts are pretty much obsolete so be careful not to break anything. 

 

James, 

Please call me 812-605-4835

thank you!

Thanks for the reply. I found a Dow pin? Do I remove the slide arm cover and reconnect the pin?

Awning arm will not stay up. There is a black piece came loose inside the slide arm attached to a strap? Any ideas of how to repair?

Thanks Gary!

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 I can’t feel any threads. Didn’t work 

The black water tank is full. The slide gate tee handle appears to be detached from the slide and will not open. Has anyone had this issue and suggested operation to drain the tank? I’ll replace the valve if I can get it drained. One option I saw was to cut the valve housing to access the gate with pliers?

The black water tank is full. The slide gate tee handle appears to be detached from the slide and will not open. Has anyone had this issue and suggested operation to drain the tank? I’ll replace the valve if I can get it drained. One option I saw was to cut the valve housing to access the gate with pliers?

cut the valve you

It appears this coach was designed to have these characteristics or it was a flaw in design. Think I’ll scratch the manual jacks and try dumping the air. Thanks for your advice,

Thanks for the info!

How do you level with the air bags dumped?

To much movement 

Has anyone added crank jacks to help stabilize ?

Has anyone had problems with the coach movement when level? Ours seems  a bit annoying. Can you add manual jacks to stop this?

I’ll give it a try Cliff. Thanks!

Yup, needs replaced rusty

Thanks! That’s awesome!

I have a switch at the top right corner of the water basement compartment that looks like a pen? It signals something wired? 

Thanks for the info! What are glow sticks.

13 minutes ago, Jerry G said:

2001 Dynasty.

yellowstone early Nov.

Skirt around rig.

No problem til Temps hit 15 below.

 

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Aqua hot?

Should I worry about freezing with the furnace on and bay heater?