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Carefree of Colorado

 

I

NTRODUCTION

 

From it's beginning in the early 70's, Carefree of Colorado has emerged as the premier 
manufacturer of quality awnings and accessories for Recreational Vehicles (RVs).  Our 
full line of products can provide the accessories that match your life style; no matter 
what type of RV you own. 

The B

UENA 

V

ISTA IS AVAILABLE TO 

fit on the following Carefree awnings:

 

Box Awnings

 

 

Freedom WM 

Freedom RM 

Campout 

3meter, 3.5meter, 4meter, 4.5meter and 5 meter 

Vertical Arm Awnings
Manual Awnings:

 

Motorized Awnings:

 

Fiesta

 

Travel'r Adjustable Pitch

 

Pioneer

 

Eclipse

 

10' – 21' in 1 foot increments

 

The Buena Vista will fit most competitive brands with an 8-foot extension.  (Does 
not include Zip Dee awnings.) 

 

 

WARNING

  This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-

isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), Vinyl Chloride and Formaldehyde, which are 
known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other 
reproductive harm.  For more information visit www.P65warnings.ca.gov 

 

 

WARNING

  Risk of Fire.  Keep all sources of heat and 

flame away from the awning canopy.  Fabric is 

NOT

 fireproof. 

 

WARNING

  Suffocation Hazard.  Never use any gas-powered devices 

inside the room.  Gas-powered devices consume oxygen and produce carbon 
monoxide that is poisonous and has no odor. 

 

WARNING

  Suffocation Hazard.  Skirting must not interfere with LP 

appliance or exhaust vents.  Do not start or operate the engine or generators if 
the exhaust components are located behind the skirting.

 

 

CAUTION

   

DIRECT RESPONSE SYSTEMS:  For awnings with 

A

 Direct 

Response system, the auto-retract feature

 MUST BE SHUT OFF

.  If the awning auto-

retracts, personal injury as well as damage to the awning, room and vehicle can 
occur.  Refer to the awning’s owner manual for instructions. 

NOTICE

   

If so equipped, the automatic entry step operation must be 

disabled when installing and/or using the skirting.

 

NOTICE

 

 

The Buena Vista room is made with durable, quality materials for 

use as a temporary enclosure.  The room is not intended for use as a long term 
or semi-permanent structure, premature fading and/or wear can occur from long 
term exposure to weather and/or harsh environments. 

Additional Cautions and Notices are included in the text. 

Summary of Contents for Buena Vista+

Page 1: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 First Time Preparation 4 Campout Rafter 4 Freedom Wall Mount Rafter 4 Freedom Roof Mount Rafter 5 Vertical Arm Rafter 5 Room Setup 6 The Front Panels 6 Installing the...

Page 2: ...sk of Fire Keep all sources of heat and flame away from the awning canopy Fabric is NOT fireproof WARNING Suffocation Hazard Never use any gas powered devices inside the room Gas powered devices consu...

Page 3: ...e Panel RH Side Panel Door Window Panel Extension Wall Seal Skirt Clip Storage Bag Rafters Rafter End Condition Kits Skirt Freedom RM Freedom WM Campout End Plugs bv013 Stakes OR Freedom Box Awnings a...

Page 4: ...nnel 2 Locate the Freedom Wall Mount case connector slide it over the small channel and plug Note the orientation as shown 3 Attach the connector using two 2 8 x 1 2 truss head screws through the conn...

Page 5: ...for the second rafter VERTICAL ARM RAFTER 1 Locate the 3 4 square plug and press fit into the small channel 2 Locate the vertical arm rail bracket and slide it over the small channel and plug Note the...

Page 6: ...AWNINGS 1 Extend the awning out according to the manufacturer s instructions If the awning has vertical support legs set the legs in the vertical carport position NOTE For the Freedom Wall Mount leav...

Page 7: ...gs and Eclipse awnings without Auto Retract Hold the EXTEND switch until the empty slot of the tube aligns with the slot on the back of the idler LH head For Eclipse with Auto Retract After extending...

Page 8: ...otrusion in the lead rail 4 For Vertical Arm awnings 4 1 Lift the rear end of the rafter and hook the bracket into the awning rail beneath the awning fabric 4 2 Lift the front of the rafter up Extend...

Page 9: ...out Vertical Arms Adjustment Lever Wrap Straps Around Rafter and Snap Closed Zip Side Front Panel Together Freedom WM is shown instructions are the same for all applications Fold Fabric Between Rafter...

Page 10: ...ING ALONG THE VEHICLE WALL 1 On the inside of the room fold the sidewall along the vehicle wall 2 Lift the seal assembly up and press into the corner of the folded fabric The velcro1 of the seal will...

Page 11: ...THE CORNERS On the inside of the room use the supplied cover patches to close the spaces above the zippers in the corners and above where the panels come together Place Stake Beneath Vehicle and Hook...

Page 12: ...webbing to avoid openings and obstacles on the vehicle wall d As an alternate method of attaching the clips Hold the clip in position and attach using one 1 10 x pan head screw Screws are furnished by...

Page 13: ...ots This creates a flap in the fabric 6 Slide the skirting over the step and tuck the flap behind the stair tread Attach the skirting to the skirt clips 7 After hanging the skirting fold any excess ma...

Page 14: ...anels 5 Remove and store the rafters 6 Slide the front panel sections out of the lead rail 7 Lay the panels out flat with the privacy panels down clear panels up Fold each of the panels using the meth...

Page 15: ...be needed every two to three years 2 When it is time for a thorough cleaning the fabric can be cleaned while still on the awning frame Use a soft brush and warm water with soap 3 When cleaning the fa...

Page 16: ...nty is limited to the repair or replacement at Carefree s option of any defective component with new or factory refurbished components OWNER MUST RETAIN THE ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE AND OR HAVE THE...

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