Calling all Awning Experts, A&E Roller Tube with Carefree Electric Arms?

[neoneddy]

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

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.

[chessie4905]

Did you try calling A&E?

[goutoe]

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!!!

[neoneddy]

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.

[chessie4905]

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.

[Dave5Cs]

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.

[Fred Mc]

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.