As per the FIAMMA instructions try adjusting the left to right angle of the awning so that the water drains to one side by making one leg shorter. Also be sure to install the center support strut so it does not sag in the middle.
CalCruiser provided good advise on set-up.
Our 2007 box awning is surely not an easy push-button operation, but it does work well when attaching the lower end of the poles to the motor home. I never tried using the PC-provided stakes and ropes. When familiar with the awning, it takes about 5 minutes to set up.
Being you have a 2006, your main entry door swings freely and will hit the awning pole when attached to the motor home. I came up with a door stop utilizing a rope to resolve that, one of many little extras I did detailed HERE (http://forum.phoenixusarv.com/index.php/topic,8.0.html). Many of the extras primarily benefit the older PCs. Newer PCs have some of them implemented in one form or another.
ATTENTION: We remind you that the awning is designed
to protect from the sun, and not from rain, wind or snow.
In these cases, we recommend to roll it up!
OK... The Fiamma awning was torn by a gust of wind. Really wont miss the POS, never been happy with it. Now a new awning is immediate. (exactly)
2006 model 2350. I want to put a 14 (?) foot awning on it. Anyone have good sugg's ? Anything/brands to avoid? First time buying an awning.
tymote
I would avoid the Colorado Carefree Awnings. They have been the biggest repair item on the Class B and small Class C's at Winnebago. Fabric delamination, fabric tears, not rolling up evenly, hydraulic struts failing, stripped gears and motor failures. The plus side is that the company has been very responsive in replacing items under warranty.
Not sure how long the awning is on our 2004 2350 but it does not extend all the way to the rear of the coach. The previous owner installed the awning brackets to the side of the coach but unfortunately because of that I cannot use the latch to hold up the storage compartment door. It’s a pain in the butt (or should I say head) working around the door now. Something to keep in mind if you’re planning to add the brackets.
Fiamma USA in Orlando FL sells replacement parts, possibly including multiple fabric colors, as shown on the parts diagrams.
The p/n label is inside near the legs . Click on a p/n below to get the parts list and diagram for your F45 model.
https://www.fiammausa.com/en/spare-parts/fiammastore-1476298585/winch-awnings-for-wall-installation-2007488025
Our 2007 2350 back in the day, the 12' box awning had an MSRP of $833, the 14' box awning was just $91 more which we opted for. I like it for the obvious reason that bigger is better, but even more specifically, it protects the window by our bed from sun and rain, and also the outdoor storage compartment. I often open the awning just shy of interfering with the entry door which is roughly 15". Opening it just that much without messing with the poles offers quick & easy protection from sun and windless rain.
We need an all weather setup that wont puddle water.
One side of the canopy is dropped to allow for water drainage. In addition, both side of the awning are secured with ropes/stakes. This technique has held up through some particularly impressive rainfall. On one trip I placed the awning's manual crank arm on top of a table in order to function as a support and raise the center of the canopy by a small amount. Which helped with draining the water. A kludge which worked.
Yeah, I’m thinking mine is 12 feet. Looks like there’s 2 more feet to spare behind it. You can see the bracket just above the storage door.
Yes, I believe our box awning is a Fiamma.Our 2007 2350 back in the day, the 12' box awning had an MSRP of $833, the 14' box awning was just $91 more which we opted for. I like it for the obvious reason that bigger is better, but even more specifically, it protects the window by our bed from sun and rain, and also the outdoor storage compartment. I often open the awning just shy of interfering with the entry door which is roughly 15". Opening it just that much without messing with the poles offers quick & easy protection from sun and windless rain.
Is that a fiamma also? Ours measured about 13' and looks like it has more room to the back than yours. Ours measures 15" from the end of the awning box to the seam on the coach. 5" to the front.
Yeah, I’m thinking mine is 12 feet. Looks like there’s 2 more feet to spare behind it. You can see the bracket just above the storage door.
You pay shipping and I will give you a 13 (?) footer that just needs fabric. ;)
Might be cheaper to drive down and get it, however.
Yeah, I’m thinking mine is 12 feet. Looks like there’s 2 more feet to spare behind it. You can see the bracket just above the storage door.
You pay shipping and I will give you a 13 (?) footer that just needs fabric. ;)
Might be cheaper to drive down and get it, however.
It might be worth it just to be able to move that damn bracket!!
I didn't understand what you meant by "That Dang Bracket".Yeah, I’m thinking mine is 12 feet. Looks like there’s 2 more feet to spare behind it. You can see the bracket just above the storage door.
You pay shipping and I will give you a 13 (?) footer that just needs fabric. ;)
Might be cheaper to drive down and get it, however.
It might be worth it just to be able to move that damn bracket!!
Yes, we have a center support for our awning.Interesting you use the center support yet still have issues with a breeze.
I have set up the support legs both ways, on the ground and in the brackets. We have to be careful opening the cabin door because if opened too far it hits the support. Also the door won’t stay open without using a bungee cord to keep it in place.
I had the center support, but it didnt really seem to do much. Even less when I forgot it was in there, :beg , rolled up the awning until SNAP I had a two piece center support. >(What can I say? (WH) It's time to look at something better. I don't have to tell you... "Bigger Is Also Better"
Strong winch on the fabric. I honestly did not notice the extra effort, if any, it took to snap the brace.
Dont get me wrong, if I were shopping for a lightweight, economical sunshade for an RV this would fit the bill. I am looking for a much more robust product, however.
And now that the cover wont close because of the torn fabric...removal may go on this weekend. Lucky for me we only had 14 miles to go from the last party to home. Otherwise i would have resorted to field expedients to remove the awning... with resulting lack of re-use.
Found this, hope it will help. https://faroutride.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Fiamma-F45S-manual.pdf
Hi Volkemon,
If I understand correctly....
To avoid disturbing the rain gutter and sealed roof, you instead slid the awning sideways out the rear. If the rain gutter directly above it wasn't there, you would have room to pivot and lift the box awning off the aluminum mounts.
Nope! Sounds like you read the instructions also. roflol The original book on that awning, that came with the coach papers, had NOTHING in it that applied to my mounting. >( There are no other mounting plates, no screws in the bottom, etc. The back of the awning box had a " J " shape that fit snugly into the factory awning rail. LOOKS like one could lift-and-rotate the piece out, but it does not allow for that. I dont think there really is a gutter.. I must look again. Or maybe the water collects between the awning and rail. See? MORE PICTURES NEEDED. (nod)
How heavy is your fully assembled awning?
Guessing 60 pounds? Maybe a bit more. One man can move it around easily on the ground.
Could you have lightened the load by partially disassembling it?
I tried. The arms do NOT come off the body or the extending part without drilling out the rivits that hold the end covers. The inner arm mount has 2 allen heads, and the backer comes out, but there is no clearance to get the assembly out the front. I tried, thats why the arms are 'kittywampus' in the housing, and the extending part is shifted to the back. Easy fix should someone replace the fabric. The best option was to bungee the ass'y together to reduce bulk.
Whatever new awning you decide to get, I assume you will need to locate the aluminum studs to mount it firmly, likely using the existing holes.
Not likely. The existing awning mounted a box to the coach. The new one will mount only at the very ends, and right at the top. Old holes will be filled and finished before paint. The new awning will have the fabric slide into the same rail, then the side rails will anchor outside. Pilot holes carefully sized, and careful installation will be the foundation for a strong mount.
Ron Dittmer
but now that I know it’s just the awning housing warping under tension it doesn’t really bother me anymore.
I dread the day I have to replace our awning material. 12 years so far and still good. But we don't use our awning much so it remains fairly well preserved.
Anyone that wishes to live the adventure can have my awning... :-D I wish it was ~10 foot so I could use it on the carrier.Not big enough for the Phoenix and too big for the trailer. :'(
Nice! You had me worried for a minute with those first pics - no more hippie rags!!! :'( but then I got to the inside pics. You've gone stealth hippie. I like it.
As a fellow hippie in disguise I really admire those tapestries. 2o2Nice! You had me worried for a minute with those first pics - no more hippie rags!!! :'( but then I got to the inside pics. You've gone stealth hippie. I like it.
My hair may be short now, but still a hippie. ;) Sometimes it does pay to be low profile, however.
We normally do have much more for outside decorating, but this was a working fest. And with the neighbors...we kept the decorations inside. Tapestries like that cost $150-200 each, and are hard to secure. :beg NORMALLY we are camped next to friends, and many eyes make safe campsites. This was not a group I would trust. :-[
Video and audio on 57 bands over 5 days and 3 stages....and got them all. I was on main stage from 9:30am to 1am every day.
Working out details on mounting the 14 foot awning...gonna be REAL tight, but worth it.
As a fellow hippie in disguise I really admire those tapestries. 2o2Nice! You had me worried for a minute with those first pics - no more hippie rags!!! :'( but then I got to the inside pics. You've gone stealth hippie. I like it.
My hair may be short now, but still a hippie. ;) Sometimes it does pay to be low profile, however.
We normally do have much more for outside decorating, but this was a working fest. And with the neighbors...we kept the decorations inside. Tapestries like that cost $150-200 each, and are hard to secure. :beg NORMALLY we are camped next to friends, and many eyes make safe campsites. This was not a group I would trust. :-[
Video and audio on 57 bands over 5 days and 3 stages....and got them all. I was on main stage from 9:30am to 1am every day.
Working out details on mounting the 14 foot awning...gonna be REAL tight, but worth it.
Dougn
Tapestries like that cost $150-200 each, and are hard to secure.
Tapestries like that cost $150-200 each, and are hard to secure.
My "hippie rags" were way less (and probably lower quality). They are basically dyed sheets. I found them on Amazon (search wall tapestry and sort by price) and https://trippystore.com/collections/tapestries There was another website but I can't remember which one.
So, wait, I'm supposed to need a color changing led light to see that dancing bear print spiral...?
Dougn