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Mr__Pinky
Explorer II
Jul 27, 2022

Awning

I have an 04 DSDP and my awning came unrolled while underway and the arms etc. are demolished. It is the small (48") bedroom awning. I have tried to locate a source to get a replacement to no avail. After 2 1/2 hours on hold to Dometic (A & E Systems) I was told rudely that model is discontinued and there are no replacements available.

Does anyone know of a source for used RV parts such as this?
  • etrailer sent me an email today about the awnings they have > I didn't realize they sold them. Might see what they have
  • Try RV Dr. George in Sacramento. When the winds tore up my awning arms they had some new ones that were also A&E obsolete. It is a great place to find replacement parts new & used
  • Does it have to be an exact replacement? Couldn't a modern version be installed in it's place? Awnings are just brackets, arms, winders and fabric.
  • Remember, you are looking for a WINDOW awning not a patio awning. You are better off buying the Complete awning tube/fabric and then the arm kit. Just 2 items on complete replacement. Parting out just the parts will probably cost more. You are also looking at a 20 year old awning. The fabric and/or springs may be suspect, since it unrolled in transit. So, buying spring/s and arm kit may be more than a complete new awining. Doug

    PS it seems most suppliers are out of stock due to supply issues.
  • Agree with dougrainer buy the awing unit and fabric not just the parts. Just did the same thing for a slide out awning easy to DIY. Does not have to be exact replacement, Dometic was good to me during pandemic, highly recommend them. $ should not be an issue if you can afford the RV, letting someone else do the labor takes time and may do a bad job, I can do it myself within 2 hours.