You'll be veryhappy with the Catalina 2500. We've got the 8'2". It has been reliable, easy to open, sturdy and functional for 8 years. I can open and close by myself. No drilling required but to say it is scarless would be inappropriate since after these many years the clip-on awning braces have started to wear through the paint. I see no evidence of undue stress on the rain rails however after some list advice a couple of years ago I've started taking it off during the winter months when we don't use it much. I think it look pretty good but have seen a couple of sleeker models. I don't know if the new models have changed - ours is like a big aluminum cylinder. Good luck. Jim 91 Syncro Adventurewagon 99 NB TDI Alamogordo NM > This awning seems to be build well, and connect w/o drilling (no scars, saw > one of these on a parked westie not too long ago....looked good). Does > anyone on the list have one of these models and how what size. |
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