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Awning Quote
I went down to Girard and got a quote for a new awning. 16', a little longer than the original 14.5'. No struts, electric, auto wind retract, including installation = $3800. Hmmmm. What other options have you all found?
1999 30' IB

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I’d want to know the weight of the longer awning with the electric “auto wind”. As far as I know, the Fiamma awnings that LD used/uses are relatively lightweight compared to other brands, and the mounting reinforcement on the LD *may* not be adequate to support a longer/heavier awning.
2003 TK has a new home

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Coolaroo?

Incidentally, I noticed something the other day: CruiseAmerica rental motorhomes (at least the ones I've seen) don't have awnings. You can guess why. ;-)
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"


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"...the mounting reinforcement on the LD *may* not be adequate to support a longer/heavier awning."

Touché Joan!

When I ordered my '04 30'IB I asked Steve Newton to delete his awning because I intended to mount one of my own choosing. He wanted to know how long it would be (20') and where the mounting points would be located. I pointed it out and he said that during the build he would make sure to 'block' (reinforce) the coach at those points. Happy sailing ever since.   ;) 
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!

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Here is a different type of option.  A lot lighter I suspect.

Best Motorhome Awnings in 2021 | Winfields Outdoors

The Brits evidently have a different definition of the word “awning”.
Tiny RVs need a side-tent.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze

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different definition of the word “awning”.

Hmm, most of them look like 'leftys'. Wonder why?  ::)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!

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We still have our White Stag side tent that attached to our long-gone ‘74 VW van!  It was great when the kids were young. — Jon
(Former) ‘06 TK “Albatross.” And (former) Vespa 250.   Alas, no more; both are gone.😕 Great memories remain! 😄

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I went down to Girard and got a quote for a new awning. 16', a little longer than the original 14.5'. No struts, electric, auto wind retract, including installation = $3800. Hmmmm. What other options have you all found?

I used a local company  ShadePro

They came out to my 1995 LD and installed it.
Great price and great service.
I think it was about $1500.
2021 Mid Bath

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different definition of the word “awning”.

Hmm, most of them look like 'leftys'. Wonder why?  ::)
I wondered that too.  Also wondered how one would open up the tent.  On our popup (a long time ago!) we could unzip the awning before raising it.  Now sure how these would open on a motorhome. 

Ron
Ron and Linda
Ada Michigan

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Did I miss something? If the ‘side tents’ shown in this thread are on vehicles in the UK or Australia or NZ, the left side of the vehicle is the passenger side.
2003 TK has a new home

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May I ask how you decided on the Girard?
Or on Shadepro?

On the ShadePro you installed, I have some questions for you.
Do you have the horizontal arms or the vertical arms? How has it held up? The horizontal arms avoid installing the vertical scissor trusses over windows, but they seem less strong as they are cantilevered from one line of attachment.
Where did you tap into 12V power?
Do you have a master power switch?
Do you have the interlock that retracts upon putting the transmission into gear?

Thanks in advance!

2013 27’ Mid-Bath
2005 Honda CR-V

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Any update you care to share?
2013 27’ Mid-Bath
2005 Honda CR-V