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Title: Calling all Awning Experts, A&E Roller Tube with Carefree Electric Arms?
Post by: neoneddy on March 12, 2018, 09:28:57 AM

I've got a good deal on a roller tube from an A&E awning, never used, but it is spring loaded.

I'm looking at a carefree electric arm set  here https://www.amazon.com/Carefree-OV25APHW-Matching-Adjustable-Electric/dp/B0050EFR5E/ref=sr_1_1 (https://www.amazon.com/Carefree-OV25APHW-Matching-Adjustable-Electric/dp/B0050EFR5E/ref=sr_1_1)

From what I can gather, it's as simple as removing the spring mechanism on the A&E 8500 and cover and attaching it to the carefree electric rollers   Sounds about right to me, but I can't find a straight answer online or at my local dealers.

Title: Re: Calling all Awning Experts, A&E Roller Tube with Carefree Electric Arms?
Post by: chessie4905 on March 12, 2018, 12:08:37 PM

Did you try calling A&E?

Title: Re: Calling all Awning Experts, A&E Roller Tube with Carefree Electric Arms?
Post by: goutoe on March 12, 2018, 01:14:08 PM

There are some good videos on you tube on awning installation, Be careful with that loaded awning tube, I had one get away once, its not pretty!!!

Title: Re: Calling all Awning Experts, A&E Roller Tube with Carefree Electric Arms?
Post by: neoneddy on March 12, 2018, 01:46:46 PM

I think all I need to do is remove the spring mechanism.  Then then carefree roller dingus mounts over the old rolltube.

https://youtu.be/YJvBTLRmMZo?t=114  <--- Video clip showing mounting of the roll tube

Re:Chessie - I have not, if only because I'd not expect a company to comment on the compatibility of their product with a competitor.    Also I've done a mess of Googling and couldn't find a definitive answer, so  I figured if we can sort it out here it will serve as an end point for the next slub looking for this answer.

I think I might just jump in and see where I get.   I'm pretty sure my contact for the roll tube will sell it contingent on it fitting.

Title: Re: Calling all Awning Experts, A&E Roller Tube with Carefree Electric Arms?
Post by: chessie4905 on March 12, 2018, 02:21:06 PM

I dismantled one by clamping the protruding stem with vice grips and removing the screws securing the cap and then releasing spring tension. Loooong spring over long rod.

Title: Re: Calling all Awning Experts, A&E Roller Tube with Carefree Electric Arms?
Post by: Dave5Cs on March 12, 2018, 03:16:42 PM

Yep about 12 turns to release point. Each side releases in the counterclockwise direction. Use the vice grips slowly unwinding the spring one end at a time or it will hurt you unwinding.

Title: Re: Calling all Awning Experts, A&E Roller Tube with Carefree Electric Arms?
Post by: Fred Mc on March 12, 2018, 04:38:40 PM

I received an awning roll tube and fabric that was new(an free). I then fabricated my own arms. Obviously not as fancy as these but non-the less effective.I would think you could mate the two without too much hassle. The roll tube(with fabric) is a pretty simple thing.  Just like the old style window blinds.