Keep your Carefree pitch adjust arm operating smoothly with the OEM-matched R001840 roller replacement kit -- the correct factory part for Altitude, Compass, and Longitude awning systems. A worn or cracked roller in the pitch adjust arm assembly can cause binding, uneven extension, and premature wear on adjacent components. This kit gets the arm moving freely again without replacing the entire assembly.
Carefree Altitude, Compass, and Longitude awnings use a pitch adjust arm assembly that allows you to angle the awning fabric for better rain runoff or shade positioning. The roller inside that arm takes repeated load cycles every time you deploy or retract the awning. Over time -- especially in UV-heavy climates or after seasons of heavy use -- the roller can crack, flatten, or seize, causing the arm to bind or skip.
Part number R001840 is Carefree's own replacement roller kit for exactly this wear point. Using the correct OEM part ensures proper fit in the arm channel and maintains the designed load distribution across the pitch mechanism. Generic substitutes often differ in diameter or durometer, leading to premature failure or noise.
Designed specifically for pitch adjust arm assemblies on Altitude, Compass, and Longitude awning series -- not a generic approximation.
Manufactured domestically by Carefree of Colorado, the same company that built your awning system.
At 0.05 lbs., this is a compact, targeted repair part -- easy to keep on hand as a spare for extended trips.
Backed by Carefree of Colorado's limited 1-year manufacturer warranty for defects in materials and workmanship.
The R001840 is the correct roller replacement for the following Carefree of Colorado awning product lines:
All three lines share the same pitch adjust arm roller geometry, making R001840 the single correct part across the family. If your awning arm is from a different Carefree product line (such as the Fiesta or Freedom series), verify your arm part number before ordering -- this kit is specific to the Altitude/Compass/Longitude pitch arm design.
Replacing the pitch adjust arm roller is a DIY-friendly repair that typically requires only basic hand tools. The arm must be fully retracted and the awning fabric rolled up before accessing the arm assembly. The roller seats into a channel or pin mount within the arm -- refer to your awning's arm assembly diagram (available from Carefree's support resources) for the exact retention method on your specific arm generation. No drilling or modification is required for a standard replacement.