All awnings described below are very popular and of international quality with spare parts readily available. They come with instructions and can be fitted by a handy person, with a few common tools and a helper.

Abbreviation 'RV' will be used to indicate any Recreational Vehicle in these descriptions. Where an awning is not suitable for all RV's, I will specify from Camper Trailer, Pop-Top, Caravan, Camper van or Motorhome.

Brands & Models

The largest selling brands available in Australia are Fiamma, Dometic and Carefree. Fiamma make a number of styles and we sell the three most popular - Caravan store, F45 and F65 and the spare parts to suit.

Dometic have four Models, we sell the 8300 and 8500 and their spare parts.

Carefree make the Fiesta and 12V Freedom. These are also extremely popular and spare parts are not a problem.

Brand: FIAMMA, Style: Caravan store

Caravan Store is the style name of Fiamma's inexpensive rollout awning. Its main difference is that it is held in a vinyl bag, about 140mm deep, that stays attached to your RV (some people remove them when not on holidays). At set-up stage, the bag is unzipped along its full length and the fabric and roller is unwound by holding in the centre. The legs and braces slide from the ends of the roller to pivot into position. These are especially suited to windup camper trailers, and can also be used on all other styles of RV.

Fiamma F45 is a wind out awning that attaches to the wall of your RV. These come in a standard cross section profile for awnings up to 4 metres in length and a large profile for 4.5m and 5.0m, these always have an 'L' associated with the Large model.

This awning appears as a solid aluminium case, with no protrusions and without any arms visible while travelling. A detachable winder is used to extend the awning. Winding allows the front face of the sturdy case to extend horizontally, like a verandah - pulling the fabric out as it goes. When extended, you then unclip the telescopic legs from within the front face and wind out the remainder.

It can be opened by one person. The legs are either pegged to the ground, or clipped to base of your RV. These are especially suited to Camper vans and Motorhomes that have vertically curved walls, and can also be used on all other styles of RV.

Optional: Privacy Room - This is a kit of walls to make a fully enclosed room.

Brand: CAREFREE, Model: Fiesta'
The Fiesta, or Simplicity Fiesta, is made in USA. This has an obvious roll at the top, and the arms are held to the base of your RV by clips while travelling. Similar to a rollup blind in operation, you easily unwind using a web strap. You then extend the arms to get the desired roof height, and extend the roof braces to hold the fabric taut.

The legs can be pegged to the ground, or left attached to the base of the RV. These are especially suited to Pop-Tops, Caravans and Flat sided Motorhomes. They are unsuitable for Camper Trailers. They can be used on selected Camper vans, eg Toyota Coaster, Nissan.

Brand: CAREFREE, Model: Freedom 12V
These are new to the Australian market in 2012, but have been available in USA for some time. They are completly contained with the side mounted case and operate with the touch of a button. Details are currently being added to website - Feb 2012.

Brand: DOMETIC 'A&E' Models: 8300 & 8500
Dometic import and support the A&E range of awnings. We offer two models and we also offer spare parts for 8300, 8500 and 9000 models of A&E.

The 8300 model is the model most suitable for vacation usage where usage is lighter than the permanent user. The fabric is now a more heavy duty than early models and leg strength is identical to the 8500 model. Some simpler components are used to keep the cost down.

8300 Fabric Colours

The 8500 model is more suited to continual usage and it also features some more elegant fittings.

8500 Fabric Colours