Dometic Awning VS. Fiamma

Most of my camping is in wide open fields with nothing to block the wind. I dont trust any camper mounted awning, too many 3am roll-ups for me! I use popups or beach umbrella for shade. You can put your shade anywhere you please.

Having said this, I do have a Fiamma awning on my MH. It is very nice. Works well and doesnt have the uprights down the side of the rig. Because it is enclosed the fabric isnt exposed to weather and stays looking nice. Whatever awning you get, make sure the installer screws the mounting points into the wall frame ( mine was not!)

Norm

Just bought a used Phoenix Cruiser, a 2006. It has a broken Fiamma awning. I called one rv dealer locally and was told never heard of that brand. Someone mentioned here getting parts from Go Westy but I went to that website and got no response when doing a search. The next try is the place in Florida listed on the Fiamma website. Otherwise, I'm guessing you have to order overseas. I also called Phoenix but it's late so I'll try that tomorrow. I am using the rv already and the rest is fine. The seller told me about the awning not working, end cap with whatever mechanical parts need replacing. I'm hoping this isn't that hard to deal with. And I appreciate the message of don't leave it out to be blown, it won't last. Don't know what it would cost to replace with another brand. Any comments. Thanks.

I have had two Fiamma awnings and don't want another for the reasons posted by others above: just too durn flimsy and I was always afraid of the slightest wind.
Yes, they are neat looking but I would never use one in even a good stout breeze because of the design and lightness.

PSW

I can't remember the exact details, but if I remember right, some Dometic/A&E awnings are built by Fiamma.

I had a broken bracket, and ordered an expensive assembly (the only way they would sell it) from Dometic/A&E. Then I had to take the awning apart to replace the assembly.

Then after the fact, I figured out that it was built by Fiamma, and I could have just bought the broken plastic piece for $13 from Fiamma. And all I would have had to do is undo one bolt, slide it on and have I would have been done.

I have the Fiamma and it has worked great. It is easy to take out and in. I have had no problems with it. But I agree with the post above. It just doesn't look like it will take much abuse from wind, rain etc. I've always rolled it in when there is a hint of something brewing. I had a Zip Dee on my previous trailer which impressed me as being relatively sturdy.

I have a Coach house Motorhome which came with a Fiamma awning. It does work easy and everything but it is very fragel. and I have had to replace broken hinges on the support arms. It can not take as much wind as the other brands in my opinion.

I will not leave to go any place without retraction the awning for fear wind will brake it. I like it because it is encased for travel and I don't have to worry about it blowing open in a cross wind.so you have to weigh the good and the bad.

One other thing is the Fiamma is made in eruope and spair parts are kind of difficult to get there is only one parts dealer some place in Florida.