How is Dometic awning measured?

To correctly measure for your replacement awning fabric, measure the distance from the center line of the left arm to the center line of the right arm. Round up so that the measurement is whole foot increments. The awning you are replacing will measure approximately 10″ less than the distance between the arms.

What wind speed is too much for awning?

Quality awnings should have a Beaufort Wind Scale rating of 5 or a Wind Class 2 rating. These awnings are safe to be used against wind speed up to 22 mph (35 km/h). Wind and RV awnings are a bad combination. Strong winds can also cause the fabric to whip or billow up.

How long should an RV awning last?

between 5 and 15 years
You may never have to replace your RV awning. However, it’s not likely. A general rule of thumb is to expect them to last between 5 and 15 years.

Is the Dometic WeatherPro awning under spring tension?

I was under the impression that the electric awing didn’t have tension. Yes, electric awnings are under spring tension. You Tube is your friend. I replaced the electric motor in our awning a couple of years ago. Mine quit altogether and smelled burned up so I knew it was dead.

Which is the best awning for your RV?

Dometic Weather Pro Awnings are the most durable awnings around. You will keep your awning safe from the wind and rain!

How does the WeatherPro WeatherPro awning work?

With wind sensor technology and the unique spring arm mechanism that automatically flexes to release accumulating rain from the awning fabric the WeatherPro awning takes the worry out of using your awning. http://www.dometic.com/enus/Americas/… Follow us on FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/pages/RV-Educ… Loading…

Why does my Dometic awning bow when retracting?

Noticed while retracting awning, the arms are under so much pressure they bow. This is the arm that the push rods like the storage doors have, are connected too. Is this normal? I wonder if your gas struts are bent or offering a lot of resistance?