how difficult is the instilation of the arms and will they work with any carefree awning i have an 18 foot on my discovery motorhome
1947546
Its really pretty simple, but better with 2 people. You'll need a way to access your DC circuit for the motor.
94040
Would recommend you call the manufacturer or seller and tell them what you are trying to do and ask them. They were the wrong size for what we needed but they do work and are really easy to install (but we were trying to replace them, not install them from scratch). If you are trying to keep the folding table 'lifted' then it might be work but if you are just trying to brace legs to the table, then it may not be the right thing to use. Sorry I couldn't be more help. They work similar to struts/shocks on cars.
1878855
You need about 6" for the cover to go all the way back and slide down. Don't forget about your sides also. You'll need about 3" on either side for the arm to work properly. Hope that helps you.
937773
At the opposite end of the awning, where the handle mounts, you need to cut off approximately 1/2 inch of the aluminum that the awning wraps around. You then slide the motor in with the black gear first and the end of the motor will replace the 1/2 inch you cut off. Looking at the awning when it is mounted the motor will be on the right side.
1071768
My elbow to hand is about 12 inches and I would guess I might be able to get maybe 4 more inches in adjustment. You might want to try seeing if a bike shop might have some aerobars on a bike so you could get an idea. I think they are great and would recommend them.
456042
Make sure your machine arms are not reversed or on backwards. They should bend toward you. my wife is just under 5'2" and she has no issues using this machine. However, we did install them backwards the first time we put it together. The arm is two pieces so make sure when your actually standing on the machine that the two LEFT pieces are on your left and the two RIGHT pieces are to the right of you. They are labeled with little stickers indicating (L) and (R). Hope this helps.
1115706
I would not try it. they are made to load an ATV but I would not walk on them trying to move anything.
1492930
I installed my GT100MH without a arm it was a very easy install. you have to order a optional long arm if you want one. as its not included.
537649
The side arms are not adjustable. However, they are easily removed and reinstalled by removing two bolts with nuts.
1508101
I put these on my 2005 Neon and they work quite well and are not bad to install, when doing this be sure to check the control arms by grabbing the front tire(while jacked up)and trying to move the tire back and forth. If there is play (movement)the control arms need attention.Also the springs on these struts take about six months to "calm down" to the original height. I was & am very pleased with Amazon's shipping and customer care as one of my struts arrived faulty from the factory and Amazon replaced them quickly with free shipping.Amazon is wonderful and was about $250 dollars cheaper then the brick& mortar parts stores. I put these on my 2005 Neon and they work quite well and are not bad to install, when doing this be sure to check the control arms by grabbing the front tire(while jacked up)and trying to move the tire back and forth. If there is play (movement)the control arms need attention.Also the springs on these struts take about six months to "calm down" to the original height. I was & am very pleased with Amazon's shipping and customer care as one of my struts arrived faulty from the factory and Amazon replaced them quickly with free shipping.Amazon is wonderful and was about $250 dollars... » Read More I put these on my 2005 Neon and they work quite well and are not bad to install, when doing this be sure to check the control arms by grabbing the front tire(while jacked up)and trying to move the tire back and forth. If there is play (movement)the control arms need attention.Also the springs on these struts take about six months to "calm down" to the original height. I was & am very pleased with Amazon's shipping and customer care as one of my struts arrived faulty from the factory and Amazon replaced them quickly with free shipping.Amazon is wonderful and was about $250 dollars cheaper then the brick& mortar parts stores. « Show Less
296179
Measurements are to be made center to center on the arms. I'm not sure why they do it this way, but that will give you the standard size for your awning.
1037539
I have this on my 93 YJ and I'm running a 4" lift as well. My tires are 33" and I've have my spare mounted on this this swing arm for over 2 years and I've not had any issues at all. I really like its look and functionality. Hope this helps.
51835
Not really sure about the longer arm but it seems to be universal . I just had a remodel and the contractor didn't have any issues. It has brackets that the unit mounts to . I also contacted the seller and asked for installation specs and they emailed them to me right away. Good luck and I hope you enjoy as much as we do.
1841629
I can't vouch for the fit as I'm no where near the house I installed the one I bought (so I can't measure the overall length). The feet are marked on the sides as to where to bolt them on, as well as where to cut if necessary (which is easy with just a recip saw). The directions that accompany the unit are clear enough if time is taken in doing the work. I installed the whole unit -by myself, which I don't advise- in about 3-3.5 hours (from start to finish), but getting the feet just right and everything lined up right takes at least the last quarter of the time.
1458341
No. You can install this yourself if you are mechanically inclined. I unhooked my current awning from the supports (be careful with the springs), suspended it from the rafters with ropes, removed the old arms, installed the new arms, removed the endcaps from the old awning and installed on the new arms, mount switch and run wiring. The wiring is the most time consuming piece depending on how you want the install to look.
937771
Very easy to install. I suggest you use a couple of saw horses laying the awning across them. BE SURE TO PUT STRAPS AROUND THE AWNING AND ARMS. When the crank up is removed the awning will spring open if not strapped. Once you remove the crank up devise you can easily insert the motor. After you have reinstalled your awning you can adjust the travel with the two adjustment slots on the motor housing and the remote. There is an adjustment fro up and one for down. The whole installation took me no more than 30 minutes. I hope this helps.
937769
I ordered the motor with my awning and like you could not figure out how to install it. I contacted the company and they were no help. I returned the motor.