Dometic Awnings & Awning Parts

Choosing Dometic awnings and parts

An awning turns the side of a boat or houseboat into shaded dry living space and Dometic is one of the biggest names in awnings and awning parts. This collection covers complete awnings replacement fabric and the hardware like spring assemblies and arms that keep an older awning rolling. Choosing right comes down to matching the size and fabric to your unit and getting the exact replacement part for a repair.

Measure before you buy

Awnings and fabric are sized to the awning rail length and the fabric is always a few inches narrower than the listed awning size which is normal and accounts for the arms. Measure your existing awning rail or the old fabric carefully because ordering the wrong width is the most common mistake. When in doubt measure the fabric itself not the opening.

Replacing fabric versus the whole awning

If the hardware is sound and only the fabric is faded torn or chalky replacing just the fabric restores the awning for far less than a full unit. If the arms springs or roller are also worn or seized a complete awning is the better path. Inspect the whole assembly before deciding so you do not put new fabric on tired hardware.

Match the part to your awning

Dometic and A and E awning systems come in several generations and spring assemblies arms and end caps are specific to the model. Identify your awning series and the part you need so the replacement fits and tensions correctly. A spring assembly is under load so match it exactly and handle it carefully.

Fabric type and color

Awning fabric comes in vinyl and woven acrylic. Vinyl is easy to clean and blocks more light while acrylic breathes and resists mildew better in damp climates. Pick the fabric type for your weather and choose a color or pattern that suits the boat.

Manual or powered

Manual awnings roll out by hand while powered awnings extend at the push of a button. Replacement parts and fabric differ between them so confirm which type you have before ordering.

Not sure which awning or part fits your boat. Tell our crew your awning rail length and model and we will match the awning fabric and hardware so it goes up clean and works right.