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Apr 16, 2014 | 09:29 PM

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Awning repair

Awhile ago the wind blew my awning up and elongated the holes that hold the upper arm to the camper. I have been babying the awning but it is now time to try and fix. Is there an easy way to fix? Where can I find the upper rivets?

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Apr 17, 2014 | 06:47 AM

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Dometic A&E awning? The arms break down into parts so you can order just sections of the arms. Since you are dealing with aluminum, you might be better off just replacing the sections, at least that is what I would do. Some folks drill out those long rivets and replace them with nuts and bolts. Damage to that part is common as is damage in the wind and heavy rain.

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Apr 17, 2014 | 03:55 PM

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Yes it is Dometic A&E awning. Dometics web site is awful to navigate through. Do you know if they will sell direct or will I have to go through a dealer. Dealers are listed in alpha order 25 or so at a time. Not too user friendly to scroll through.

Believe I need part #3313699.005B Service kit rafter assymbly

Apr 17, 2014 | 05:34 PM

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Yes, Dometic's website is a bear and they will not sell to you directly. I don't have that part's number in my break down. Can you email me a picture or post it? I think you need 3312047.000B if it is the top rafter that attached at the roof. That is the one that usually breaks.

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Apr 17, 2014 | 06:00 PM

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Here are the Prod #958303213 and model #8271004.401B. It is has a manu date of 05/16/06. It is the arm that goes to the roof. Unable to get picture at this time.

Thanks for your help.

Apr 17, 2014 | 06:36 PM

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Here are the Prod #958303213 and model #8271004.401B. It is has a manu date of 05/16/06. It is the arm that goes to the roof. Unable to get picture at this time.

Thanks for your help.

It looks like your part # is correct, although I don't get it as when I order legs I only keep one number in stock and it fits everything. Ordering parts often seems as though it is above my pay grade, even though I do it all the time. $44.65 MSRP