Help on Rollout Awnings

At Caravans Plus we supply a number of brands and models of rollout awnings. We have the same markup on each brand, so these help pages are here to assist you to purchase the correct awning for your needs.

We believe they are all excellent awnings, but there are differences in features, price and quality.

All awnings can be fitted by a handyman (or handylady ), with a few common tools and a helper.

I'll use RV to indicate any Recreational Vehicle in these descriptions, because it is faster than typing 'Camper Trailer, Pop-Top, Caravan, Campervan or Motorhome'.

Model Overview:

FIAMMA 'Caravanstore':
CARAVANSTORE is the model name of Fiamma's inexpensive rollout awning. Its main difference is that it is held in a vinyle bag, about 140mm deep, that stays attached to your RV all the time. 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. (more info, and review)

FIAMMA 'F45 Ti' & 'F45 Ti L'
F45 Ti is the more upmarket model by Fiamma the extra L denotes a larger profile of case for long awnings. Previous models are F45, F45plus and F45i. This awning appears as a solid case attached to the top of your RV, attractive with no protrusions or 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 remainer. It can be done by one person. The legs are either pegged to the ground, or clipped to base of your RV. These are especially suited to Campervans and Motorhomes that have vertically curved walls, and can also be used on all other styles of RV. (more info, and review)

FIAMMA Privacy Room (Annex walls)
The new Privacy room by Fiamma will add walls to F45, F45plus, F45i, F45 Ti Awnings. More...

CAREFREE '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 webbing 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 Campervans, eg Toyota Coaster, Nissan.

DOMETIC 'A&E'
Dometic import and support the A&E range of awnings. We no longer sell the complete awnings but offer spare parts for 8300, 8500 and 9000 models of A&E. The decision not to sell does not reflect on the quality, but the logistical problems we have encountered getting these delivered, on time and without damage.

Instructions to open and close A&E Awnings
A&E 8300 more info and review.
A&E 8300 Replacement instructions - Fabric, Roller Tube, Torsion Assembly.
A&E 8500 and 9000, info and review
Raising the roller height to clear door