Carefree of Colorado VACATION'R, Owner'S Manual

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The front panel consists of a window panel, door panel and extension panel.  These 
panels can be arranged with the door on the right or the left.  The extension panel is 
included to fit the larger size of the fitting range (i.e. 13’ for a 12’to13’ room size) and can 
be placed on either end or in-between the door and window. 

The front panel sections include a removable top piece called the zipper insert.  For 
convenience, the zipper insert can be removed and slid into the lead rail or roller tube.  
Then the panel can be lifted and zipped to the insert. 

On awnings that do not use a pull strap, the zipper insert can be left in the roller tube 
and rolled up with the awning. 

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Start here for Carefree manual awnings and A&E awnings. 

1.  Extend the awning out according to the 

manufacturer's instructions.  Ensure that 
the open roller tube slot and slot access 
is down and accessible on the idler (LH) 
side of the awning. 

2.  If necessary, clean and deburr the slot 

and slot access. 

3. 

For awnings with a pull strap,

 slide the 

pull strap down to the opposite end of the 
roller tube. 

4. 

Unfold the front panels.  Remove the zipper inserts from the top of the panels. 

5. 

Slide the zipper insert into the open slot of the roller tube.  Ensure that the rings are 
facing out away from the vehicle as shown. 

6.  If the awning was over extended to access the slot, follow the manufacturer’s 

instructions and retract the awning to the normal extended position. 

7. 

Go to “Hanging the Front Panels” on page 6. 

LH Side Panel

Window Panel

RH Side Panel

Door

Extension

Zipper Insert

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vac001

Open Slot

Access

Zipper Insert