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Racer size awning?

 I know that  there are a few of us racing things. Has anyone added/replaced the large awning  with one large enough to be more usefull?  As in fit a car under it.

Re: Racer size awning?

Reply #1 –
PO put a large Girard on mine.  No vertical arms, big and electric.  Not cheap.  I'll see if I have a pic of it open.
Rod & Kris
Oregon
2002 U320
Build #6008
Powertech 12K

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Reply #2 –
I have the big Girard too. Having no arms is nice, just drive under. My extends 9 or 10 ft.
Problem is, it doesn't take much wind to trigger the retract. Mel at MOT said that to have a new one installed, would be $9000+ for a u320. Guess it depends on how long you want it. Lots of backing plates inside coach.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

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Reply #3 –
When we race theres never enough room next to us. They pack us in like sardines. very seldom do we get to put our big awning out. I feel your pain!
92 Grand Villa
Silver 6v92
 side isle.
build# 3973

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: Protech Racing –
I know that  there are a few of us racing things. Has anyone added/replaced the large awning  with one large enough to be more usefull?  As in fit a car under it.
Just put one on the trailer like my old trailer had
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348
 

Re: Racer size awning?

Reply #5 –
PO installed second Zipdee manual on the side of my 36 footer so I have 36 feet of awning on curbside. Installation was at FOT.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.