Replacement awning for Dometic 2500

[UtahPete]

I have a 2003 16' Scamp with a 10' factory-installed Dometic 2500. This awning was never easy to use in the first place, but now it's getting downright balky. I would gladly try refurbishing it but I can't find instructions anywhere for doing so. Operating manual, yes. Installation manual, yes. Service manual, no.

So, I thought of replacing it with a Fiamm 45S, which was on another trailer we had (and we liked it). But, nobody has them in stock - probably because of the workplace shooting at their Florida plant a month ago.

So, can anyone recommend a 10' or 11' case model, crank-operated awning that might be a good replacement for this discontinued thing (Dometic 2500)?

Alternatively, does anyone know where to find a service manual and parts for the thing?

Thanks.

[DEBBIEC]

I went through the awning issue myself. I finally was able to buy some replacement parts for mine through FIAMMA. I was going to order a new awning but it would have taken 3-5 weeks as FIAMMA manufactures to order. I have been studying several YOU tube videos on how to refurbish and when I am really ready, I have an awning fabric source I found on Amazon.

Sadly the man who I dealt with at FIAMMA, I believe was one of the shooting victims. His emails are not being returned. I need to make a call to FIAMMA to confirm. Not sure I am ready for that.

[Eddie Longest]

Scamp was selling and installing Fiamma awnings for older trailers and their prices were reasonable. But they may be having to source to another awning. I would give them a call. Whatever they use, you will more than likely have to buy their brackets.
I like the selections for 4X4 awnings but most of them are only 8" long which work great on a S-13. Another option others have gone with are bag awnings.
Also a lot of people have gone with and are happy with the Clam shelters. The green 1660 can be found for about $250.
Eddie

[DEBBIEC]

The other item the previous owners installed above and below the awning on my casita was a flexible rubber rv awning Gutter- which nic MY diverts water away from every way and living area under the the awning.
Easy to apply taped on item. Works fabulous!

[UtahPete]

Debbie, That was very sad what happened in Orlando. Thanks for your reply but it's the Dometic 2500 I need to repair or replace.

[UtahPete]

Eddie, I didn't realize Scamp was starting to use Fiamma. I'll check that out. Also the other options you mentioned. Thanks.

[DEBBIEC]

I understand. There are several sources for DOMETIC replacement parts and instructions forvrefurbishing as well. A lot of companies carry generic parts for all. You just need to FIG.

[mary and bob]

Our '96 Casita 17 has the Dometic 2500 awning. It took us awhile to get familiar with operating it. The end caps are broken where it locks in place so I drilled a couple holes and use wire ties when it's closed. Have a plan to make a piece to lock the ends but haven't done it yet. Had to make a lock screw for one of the rafters. We like that it is fastened and sealed directly to the trailer, no brackets. I use it with the legs on the ground, stake them down, and if in a windy area a guy rope off the outer corners and deflappers halfway up the ends.

[stevebaz]

Awning Parts & Accessories

[Joe Romas]

Here's a source for fiamma parts and maybe awnings. They have more parts that are NOT on the web site. Call them with the part number.
fiamma | GoWesty Search Results

Joe