Replace my AE electric awning with a Carefree electric?

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Bill and Debbie

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After spending over $800 for new acrylic fabric and $625 for a new motor, my Dometic A&E Awning control brain appears to be out and in need of replacement. I can probably find a new control box for $400 or so and install it my self OR for $700 replace the existing 8 year old AE with a new Carefree electric awning...either steep model or adjustable pitch model. With a two year warranty.

The will use the 20' acrylic fabric which was installed early 2018. Any suggestions. Either way, I will have a significant amount of $$ into my awning system. Wish I would have just installed a new manual in the spring which I probably could have done for under $1,000

Appreciate any thoughts.
 
If I remember correctly,, the Carefree model is made by A&E.>>>Dan ( I have the Carefree manual operated model).>>>D
 
Carefree is an independent corporation and a major competitor in the awning business.  Seems highly unlikely they would source any product from Dometic (A&E), but anything is possible I guess. I know the Eclipse design is theirs, but I'll grant that the Latitude looks a lot like an A&E.
 
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