Carefree freedom Silver Shale Fade Box Awnings

Carefree Freedom Silver Shale Fade Box Awning

The Carefree Freedom box awning is a premium roll-out awning – when retracted, the entire canopy and arm mechanism sits neatly inside a protective aluminium lead rail and case on the side of the van. This keeps the fabric and moving parts shielded from UV, dirt and road debris while travelling, which meaningfully extends the awning's working life. The Silver Shale Fade canopy is a contemporary two-tone silver-to-grey gradient that suits modern caravan and motorhome exteriors.

Key Features

• Box cassette design – canopy and arms fold away into a protective aluminium housing when not in use
• Adjustable support arms with easy-to-use flip-lock controls for setting your preferred pitch and drop
• Available with manual crank or 12V electric operation, so you can choose push-button convenience or a simpler manual setup
• Silver Shale Fade fabric – a contemporary two-tone gradient that suits modern caravan designs
• Weatherproof housing protects the awning mechanism from UV, dirt and road debris while travelling
• Significantly extends your usable outdoor living space when parked up

Brand Quality
Carefree of Colorado has been a leading manufacturer of RV and caravan awnings for decades, known for durable box-awning systems that stand up to years of touring. Every Freedom awning combines weather-tested fabric with a robust, protected mechanism designed for long-term reliability.

Brand: Carefree (Carefree of Colorado)

Model: Freedom Box Awning

Fabric colour: Silver Shale Fade

Length: Freedom awnings are available from 2.5 m to 5.0 m – this listing is closest to the 2.5 m size based on recorded weight; confirm your exact rail length with us before ordering

Projection: up to approx. 2.0 m (2.5 m model) / up to approx. 2.4 m (larger models)

Weight: approx. 26 kg

Operation: Manual crank or optional 12V electric, with manual override

Arm type: Adjustable support arms with flip-lock controls, folding out of the lead rail on extension

Case colour: White

Q: Does the price include GST?
A: Yes, all prices shown on the site include GST.

Q: Do you ship NZ-wide?
A: Yes, we ship throughout New Zealand.

Q: How do I know this will fit my caravan?
A: Match the awning length to your caravan or motorhome's side-wall mounting space, and check the projection figure against how much clear ground space you have alongside the van. Carefree Freedom awnings span 2.5 m to 5.0 m, so contact us with your measurements if you'd like help confirming the right size.

Q: What's the warranty?
A: Contact us and we can confirm the current manufacturer's warranty terms for this Carefree Freedom awning.

Q: Manual or 12V electric – which should I choose?
A: A manual crank version is simpler and has fewer parts to maintain, while the 12V electric version lets you open and close the awning at the push of a button and still includes a manual override if power isn't available.

Q: Why choose a box awning over an open-arm awning?
A: The box housing fully encloses the canopy and arms when retracted, protecting the fabric and mechanism from UV exposure, dirt and road debris on the move – this generally means less wear and a longer working life than an exposed roll-out awning.