Broken Awning Support

[rubyslippers6232]

On a camping trip this weekend we set up our awning. I did notice that one of the supports wasn't hanging right and it was bending the metal strip (I'm sure this is making no sense so if I need to explain better, please let me know). When we went to roll up the awning before hitting the road for home, I raised the support and it snapped off - a piece of plastic that was holding it together was twisted and I could tell it snapped from stress. Does anyone know if it's possible to buy this little plastic piece and put the support back together? I'm really bummed...the awning is one of my favorite aspects of our B.

[skater]

I hope you can get it from Dometic - they make our awnings.

[Alaskan]

Take the brand name off the awning and do a goggle search for parts..

In addition, any good RV parts place can probably order the part you need if you're not able to call the manufacturer direct...

[rubyslippers6232]

Thanks Alaskan, it is a Fiamma, but I'm not sure which one yet. I did check out their website and saw replacement parts, so I just have to figure out what part(s) specifically it is that I need. I think it's really only a little plastic piece that broke, so it's just a matter of figuring out how things go back together.

[Roadhog]

The Horizon awnings as installed on our B190's were sold by A7E (Dometic) but manufactured by Fiamma. The A&E part numbers are not the same as Fiamma. Trust me I have been through this before with A&E. Besides Fiamma parts are cheaper and fit perfectly. Any how I need to order the same awning parts you need. Call Bob at Fiamma (407) 672-0091 he will help you determine which awning you have and give you the part numbers to order through your dealer along with the retail prices. Fiamma will drop ship directly to you. If you have the F45plus awning as I do the parts you are looking for are "Leg and Parts Kit # 98655-158. See my full writeup on B190 awnings at "anything about Airstream 190 class B motor homes". I hope this site will add it to the link section.
Happy trails Roadhog

[skater]

See my full writeup on B190 awnings at "anything about Airstream 190 class B motor homes". I hope this site will add it to the link section.

You can submit the link to be added here.

[Alaskan]

Lets not link back to Yahoo...

We're no longer there for a number of reasons.

How about just copy & paste it right into here instead.

[skater]

Ah - didn't realize you were referring to the Yahoo group. The goal is to get those messages copied and accessible on this site. I'm working on it....

[Alaskan]

Thanks RJ.....

[rubyslippers6232]

Thanks Roadhog...that is VERY helpful! I haven't done anything more with this yet as we were getting the blessings of our mechanic on the B. I will check into it this week.

[rubyslippers6232]

I called Fiamma, and it sounds like I need a swivel joint. So I ordered that for drop-and-ship. Hope it's the right part!

[sudec11]

Hello,

Glad to find this info.

I just broke my awning now. Same place...the plastic part. Did yours go on easily after you installed it?

Err. just got my water heater working and now it stopped again. What else can go wrong?

Thanks,

Joan

[skater]

Err. just got my water heater working and now it stopped again. What else can go wrong?

What is it doing?

[Alaskan]

ya Joan....

Give us some info on what your water heater is doing....!

[skater]

ya Joan....

Give us some info on what your water heater is doing....!

I talked to sudec over IM last night. She said that they've had the igniter replaced recently, then it stopped working again, they took it back and the shop moved some wires, then on this most recent trip it wouldn't re-light on the second day. It sounds like there's a loose connection in one of the wires or something like that, and the shop is working on tracking down the problem.