Posted by James on December 18, 2000 at 19:52:35:
In Reply to: Re: Availability of new awning arms via A&E for Streamline/SS posted by Tom Patterson on December 18, 2000 at 06:42:54:
Streamliner-
I had the 21 foot A&E installed several months ago and I simply raise the right side a notch after unlocking and then pull it out with the pull strap. This allows the awning to clear the drip cap installed over the door. The Streamline door already had a roller installed that rolls against the fabric when extended. This is un-avoidable. If I raised my awning high enough to prevent any interaction between the door and the fabric, it would be high enough that it would do no good as intended. This has nothing to do with the brand of awning. I had been told (but it may not be fact) that A&E was the only awning manufacturer that would still custom order the curved arms that fit both Streamline and Silver Streak. The body curves are identical and there are no other RV's that match this straight side from the bottom and then the rounded curve at the top. Most tend to curve inward at the bottom as well such as Airstream and Avion. This also limits the interior floor space. I have the 8500 series which is the mid line A&E with vinyl fabric. This holds up better through experience with fabric and also keeps water out of your patio area. The fabric type is much more expensive and has to be coated periodically to prevent sepage. Hope this helps. Tom has a Carefree and I think it is more recent so either awning is a good brand to have if available.
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