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Wind Sensor Protection

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LEAH DRAPER:
While at the Bend Beaver service center this past September, I saw two different Beavers that used a metal(chrome) cage to help protect this device.  When I inquired regarding the device I learned that the person had acquired a condiment chrome container from some place like Walmart or other similar stores and had turned it upside down and mounted it to the roof.  Not sure whether this was by screws or affixing it with caulk.  It certainly looked like it would help baring a major impact.  I had to replace two of these "wind sensors" on my previous coach with a Girard awning.  
So far with my Carefrees I've managed to avoid any problems, but plan to look for the item I just tried to describe.

Will keep all posted if I find it.

Keith Moffett Co-Admin:
Because of close evergreen trees, I wash our roof several times each year.  I broke the last annemometer with the brush just barely touching it.  Andre from Girrard replaced it in Redmond at a great price.  Thanks folks for the heads up as I haddent thought to protect the new one.  I am going to look for a heavy wire basket and attach it with acrylar on the roof so it will break away.

Keith

Tom and Pam Brown:
Just make sure you use a galvanized or similar product to prevent rust stains.
I bought mine from Home Depot if memory serves me well.

Just a suggestion buy two, the first will be a trial the second the final fit.

If someone needs a pictue let me know.

LEAH DRAPER:
Posting a pic on the forum would be nice.

Gil_Johnson:
The retrofit kit includes a new controller, switches you won't need, and the new sensor.  The instructions were very well written.  As for the old unit, it just remains abandoned in place.  I don't know what it cost as it was a condition of my purchase.

Gil

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