Dometic 8500 Manual Awnings
Item No. 78613d
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Dometic 8500 Manual Awnings
Dometic 8500 Manual Awnings is rated
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Item No. 78613d
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America’s favorite RV Awning is now better than ever!
Redesigned manual-operation patio awning now offers beautiful, contemporary hardware styling and features usually found on costlier automatic or semi-automatic awnings. Rugged construction, beautiful fabrics, ease of operation and affordability combine to make the 8500 the best manual awning in the world. The Universal Plus hardware, the industry's best, gives this awning all you need to enjoy the great outdoors.
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Redesigned manual-operation patio awning now offers beautiful, contemporary hardware styling and features usually found on costlier automatic or semi-automatic awnings. Rugged construction, beautiful fabrics, ease of operation and affordability combine to make the 8500 the best manual awning in the world. The Universal Plus hardware, the industry's best, gives this awning all you need to enjoy the great outdoors.
- Easy set-up with patented PermaLoop pull strap
- Self-locking lift handles ensure easy operation
Reviews
Rated 4 out of
5
by
dave from
Lacks a weather shield
The 18 ft awning was just installed today, 7-30-19, and works as expected. My only complaint is that there is no weather shield. For my use this is not a big deal but it bothers me that it is not sold as advertised. I don't know whether Camping World or Dometic writes the ad copy but the first item displayed in the selection criteria of size, color, etc. is a choice of metal or vinyl weather shield. I chose vinyl. Folks, there is NO weather shield on this awning and if you look closely at the picture on the web site there is no weather shield shown. I know what a weather shield looks like because the awning on my fifth wheel has one. Camping World does sell a separate cover for about $100 but it looks painful to install. If you are going to keep your RV stored uncovered with the awning rolled up you might want a weather shield. One could easily be made in a variety of ways.
I bought the heavy duty, tall support option which includes a center support which the installer says is not necessary but is still nice. Something is severely binding in the center support and some spray lube helped but did not fix the problem. This will require later attention. I can't comment on the other support options.
Just after the install we had a deluge rainfall and it sheds water well and is nice and tight. Other than the above problems, perfectly fine. An awning is a great thing to have and a previous owner of the MH had removed the original one, supports and all, or is just deteriorated. The existing holes matched the new hardware and installation was great with a professional installer. This is two person job. Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By the way, there are very few suppliers of these awnings and I was unable to find reviews on any of them. However, the installer (over 30 years experience) said the quality is similar across brands.
Date published: 2019-07-31
Q & A
Are the legs included in this?
If the entire selection process is fulfilled, yes you will have a complete awning(roller assembly with fabric & hardware arms). All of the individual selections have to be made before the 'Add to Cart' button will be available. Then once the awning has been added to the shopping cart, you will see two different SKU numbers while in the cart. One will be for the roller assembly and fabric, while the other SKU will be for the hardware arms. Installation hardware will also be included with the awning.
Date published: 2019-08-24
Replacing a damaged awning, you say measure center of arm to center of arm, that is 20ft 6in., the roller tube itself is 20 ft and the awning material is 19 ft and it is a dometic 8500. So where does that leave me?
You have a custom size awning, either ordered by the RV manufacturer or dealership. Aftermarket patio awnings, what Camping World carries, are only in whole number sizes. If you want a direct replacement of the same size, a special order will have to be placed through our Technical Service Department @ 800.622.6264(M-F, 8:00-5:00 CST) or Parts Counter at a local store(https://rv.campingworld.com/locations). It is highly recommended that you find the manufacturer ID label on your roller assembly which can be supplied to the Tech Dept. or Parts Counter for the most accurate method in ordering a replacement.
Otherwise, you will need to measure the space on your camper along with double checking for obstructions to determine if a 19', 20', or 21' awning is appropriate for your camper. 20' is likely to be the closest fit to your original. New holes will have to be made to install the awning sizes we offer while the old holes will have to be sealed from weather intrusion.
Date published: 2019-07-25
Could this be installed on the back of a toy hauler to extend over the ramp?
No, the hardware arms of the awning will not have anywhere to mount or will interfere directly with the ramp. If there is enough empty space between the top of the opening and roof, you might be able to install a case style awning like Dometic's 9500, Thule's Crown, or a few different case awnings by Carefree of Colorado. You can try consulting with the manufacturer of your toyhauler about installation of an awning over the ramp and their recommendations.
Date published: 2019-06-13
With the width is it the fabric width or including all hardware? We are replacing an existing awning.
Patio awning size includes the hardware arms. You can find out size of a patio awning by measuring from the center of one arm to the center of the opposite arm.
Date published: 2019-04-16
What is the difference in the hardware? What is the fifth wheel hardware option?
The hardware we have listed on our website is for straight, flat sided RVs. We have the hardware arms shorted by load capability(determined by awning length) and by arm length(awning rail to floorline distance). The specifics are below.
"Standard" type hardware is used on awnings less than 22 ft. long
"Heavy Duty" type hardware is used on awnings that are 22 ft. and longer
"Tall" arms are used on RVs that have an awning rail to floorline distance of 76" and over, main arm length is 73" [74-5/8" min | 88-1/8" max]
"Short" arms are used on RVs that have an awning rail to floorline distance between 69" and 76", main arm length is 61" [62-5/8" min | 76-1/8" max]
"5th Wheel" arms are a combo of one(1) Tall arm and one(1) Short arm.
Date published: 2019-04-10
Is this a complete kit including the fabric track I plan to install this on a cargo trailer
When the selection process is complete, a full patio awning(fabric with roller assembly) plus hardware (arms and fasteners) will be ordered. However, the awning rail that is mounted to the size of the trailer is not included as this part is usually factory installed.
To order an awning rail, please contact Sales @ 888.626.7576 as they are not listed on our website.
Date published: 2019-03-22