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Starting at: $3,999.00

The Mirage with Direct Response Electronics includes easy-to-use controls and a Motion Detection System. The Mirage is the only box awning that has a system to detect canopy motion, the most important element to prevent wind/weather damage. The Mirage automatically retracts when the canopy reaches a certain level of movement - you determine the movement level on the control panel.

Unlike most awnings, the Mirage has no vertical arms to interrupt graphics on the side of your motorhome. The Mirage is totally painted (arms and brackets) for the perfect finished look. Mirage lateral support arms are the strongest available, and are adjustable so the installer can vary the canopy pitch up to 3 ft. for the most suitable application.

Simply push a button to extend the Mirage to its full 10 ft. extension or stop it at any point for shade where you want it. Just push a button to retract the awning to its travel position. It locks automatically -- nothing to latch, tighten or lock. An optional wireless remote is available, and the 110V model has a manual override should power be lost.

The elegant acrylic canopy is housed in a durable aluminum case that blends into the sidewall of most motorhomes.

Direct Response Electronics
Motion Detection System
Carefree has the only awnings that have a patented system to detect canopy motion. The new Motion Detection System senses canopy movement, the most important element to prevent wind/weather damage. Anemometers (cups) mounted on the top of the RVs ONLY detect wind and may cause the awning to retract EVEN if the wind isn't causing motion of the canopy.

The Mirage automatically retracts when the canopy reaches a certain level of movement - you determine the movement level.

Easy-To-Use Control Panel
The Control Panel is located on the inside of your RV for easy access. Simply press the "power-on" button and then press the "extend" button to deploy your awning. You control wind sensitivity with the easy-to-read control panel. To retract the awning, simply push the "retract" button. You can also stop the awning at any point for partial extension.

To activate the Motion Detection System, press the "on" button and then choose from five different settings. The auto-retract movement settings range from High to Low.

You can easily see the sensitivity position of your Direct Response from inside your RV by glancing at the green light on the control panel.

Sleek, aesthetically pleasing look that blends with the coach
Adjustable pitch (up to 3') for optimal shade and rain run-off
Choice of White or Black Hardware
Canopy made from 100% Recacryl solution-dyed acrylic
10' extension for maximum shade
Note: Custom striped fabrics are not available for the Mirage.

1 Year Limited Warranty

If your RV does not have an awning rail, you will need to purchase that separately, as our awnings do not include it.


Please Choose:
Awning Width
center of arm to center of arm
Acrylic Color
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Case Color
View Case Colors
End Caps Standard
Wireless Remote KitNo
Yes (+$190.00)

Works with Direct Response Upgrade Kit
Delivery To
Charges apply to the contiguous 48 states
Custom Fabric Number
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This one has a very low profile....

www.rvawningsonline.com/index.php?main_page...id... took about 3 seconds on Google.

53 MERC I was actually hoping to get some personal feedback from fellow members and their experiences - that is what I thought Forums were for. 

I do know how to use Google - most of us old guys have learnt that much

Thank you for the LINKS Bill Adams

-- Edited by RobMadden on Wednesday 27th of April 2011 03:37:28 PM

-- Edited by RobMadden on Wednesday 27th of April 2011 03:41:10 PM

Sorry if I musunderstood the question. I thought it was asking for sources, not personal experience. 'scuse me. (BTW, I figured you knew how to use Google, even I know how to use it, just proves how easy it is)

To respond in another way, the only 3 people I know that have the automatic ones do not like them at all. Something about how slowly they react to wind speed. They leave things in manual and close the awning when not in attendance.

We have an automatic awning on our 2009 Montaina 3605RL. It was already on it when we purchased the RV. To us it has pros and cons. Being "old" as we are we always had difficulty with the ones we had to put up and take down manually. So it does relieve a lot of manual work. On the other hand you could tie them down and tilt them so you did not have to worry about the wind. Our automatic one does not have a sensor to bring it in so at night or anytime we leave we have to retract the awning. Having it retract and extend at the push of a button is very nice though. Also there is no tilt feature and you are not supposed to tie them down.

I am not sure which way we would go if we had to do it over again. I like being able to leave it out in the rain like you can the manual ones.

Judy

I have a MH with the Weatherpro. It has end attached support arms. I’m going to make an assumption that those carry the weight a bit better when I’m on the road. They may also prevent common banging when there is a strong cross wind. I have never had that issue with it, but have had it with my manual awning on the big slide. When deployed they are high enough that head banging is not an issue. The roof sensor has not worked on a couple occasions when it should have so I no longer trust it. When I leave the rig for any length of time, I just hit the remote control and retract it about 2/3 of the way in. That still provides shade to the side windows and keeps it from being damaged by high winds. Mine came with the rig so I don’t know the cost. Personally, I think the convenience and peace of mind security is worth having an electric awning.

-- Edited by TXRVr on Friday 29th of April 2011 10:05:55 AM