Home Forums Truck Camper Adventure Forum Do I really have to be seven feet tall to use the awning on my Laredo

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    • #30454
      ardvark
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      Our new 2019 Northstar Laredo cam with a Carefree Freedom WM awning which reminds me of the original Fiamma awnings I have had in the past. Only difference was I was able to reach those. I am six feet tall and cannot reach the arm releases in order to slide the arms out on the Carefree. I can touch them with my finger tips with my arms fully extended and that’s about it.

      I know it says on the Internet to crank the awning all the way out and it will drop to easy reach, which I guess might be true if I was a great deal taller. All I can figure out is if I want to use the awning on our Laredo we either have to carry a ladder or install the motor upgrade which currently appears to be out of stock on Amazon and Walmart.

      Anyone else in this boat? Does the awning loosen up with use and drop down lower?

      Steve and Andra
      2012 F350 6.2 gasser SRW LB
      Fab Fours front and rear in case we run into a rhino
      2019 Northstar Laredo SC

    • #30455
      Mello Mike
      Keymaster

      The excessive height is the main reason why I think a side awning on a truck camper is impractical. JMHO.

    • #30459
      ardvark
      Participant

      Don’t disagree. It was on the truck at the dealer’s, so no real choice. I guess I could just air down my tires! 🙂

      Steve and Andra
      2012 F350 6.2 gasser SRW LB
      Fab Fours front and rear in case we run into a rhino
      2019 Northstar Laredo SC

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