We have a Carefree of Colorado awning, although not sure what vintage.  It
requires 2 people to deploy it and its metal props are responsible for all
of the dings and scrapes on the otherwise cherry paint.  I would not buy
one.

Geoff Thomas
88 Westy.

Not to cause more confusion for you, but have you checked out Shady Boy
awnings www.shadyboy.com <http://www.shadyboy.com> .  Their are a few of us
list members who have them and are very happy.

Randy

87 Syncro TIICO

>From:
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>Subject: [Syncro] Awning Preferences: A&E vs Carefree?
>Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 20:58:33 -0900
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>Volks,
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>I've been wanting to get an awning for the Syncro Westie for some time now.

>Unfortunately no one here in Anchorage stocks either brand so I can't
really
>see what the differences are.
>
>Therefore, would any of you be so kind as to give me their likes and
>dislikes, and the advantages and disadvantages between the A&E Dometic and
>the Carefree of Colorado awnings? Is the A&E Catalina 2500 still being
made?
>
>A few additional awning related questions:
>What length is good for the Westie? Are there any drawbacks to having an
>awning that goes nearly the full length of the van, i.e. over the passenger

>door (in front of the B-pillar)? Or should I just stick w/ on that goes
from
>the rear of the van to the B-pillar?
>
>What features and specs are most useful in an awning for a Westfalia?
>
>Do the Carefree and Dometic A&E awnings protect from the rain, or just the
>sun?
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>Kevin
>'89 Syncro Westie
>Anchorage, Alaska
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