{"product_id":"dometic-830463p-awning-rafter-arm-slider-assembly","title":"Dometic 830463P Awning Rafter Arm Slider Assembly","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Dometic 830463P Rafter Arm Slider Assembly is the direct replacement for the worn slider on your manual RV patio awning. It's the metal fitting that holds your rafter arm at pitch, built from heavy-duty metal with the install rivet included. Fits most Dometic and A\u0026amp;E manual awnings and swaps out in under an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your patio awning has started to sag, rattle, or stick when you roll it out, there's a good chance the rafter arm slider is the culprit. This is the little metal fitting that rides up and down the awning arm and locks the rafter in place. It takes a beating every time you set up camp, and after enough sun, road vibration, and wind, the old one cracks or wears loose. The Dometic 830463P Rafter Arm Slider Assembly is the direct replacement, and swapping it out is one of the easier awning repairs you can do yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what it does. On a manual patio awning, each rafter arm has a slider that travels along the main support arm. When you extend the awning and set your pitch, the slider is what holds that angle. If it's worn, the rafter won't stay put, the fabric loses tension, and water starts pooling instead of running off. A sloppy slider is also what makes an awning flap and bang around in a breeze. Replace it and the whole setup tightens right back up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slider is built from heavy-duty metal, not plastic, so it stands up to the constant load and the weather. The base measures 1.94 inches by 2.13 inches and the whole piece weighs less than a pound, so it ships small and installs without any fuss. Dometic includes the rivet you need to set it, which saves a trip to the hardware store mid-repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment is the part to get right. The 830463P is designed to fit most Dometic and A\u0026amp;E manual awnings. A\u0026amp;E is the older name for the same awning line, so if you've got an older rig with A\u0026amp;E hardware, this is very likely your part. The one exception to watch for: it does not fit the 5000 series, and it doesn't fit early Sunchaser awnings that use 831xxxx sliders or square hardware. If you pull your old slider and it's square, or the part number on your arm starts with 831, this isn't the right one. Round slider, Dometic or A\u0026amp;E manual awning, and you're in business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho needs this? Anybody with an RV, travel trailer, or fifth wheel running a manual roll-out awning who's noticed the arm won't lock, the fabric sags, or the slider itself is visibly cracked. It's a common wear part. A lot of folks keep a spare in the storage bay because a failed slider on a windy afternoon will ruin an otherwise good day at the campsite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalling it is straightforward. You drill out the old rivet holding the worn slider, slide the new assembly onto the arm in the same orientation, and set the included rivet to lock it in. A cordless drill and a rivet gun are all you really need. Take a photo of the old one before you pull it so you match the orientation, roll the awning back out to check your pitch, and you're done. Most people knock this out in well under an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether the slider is really the problem? Roll the awning out and look at how the rafter meets the arm. If there's play, if the slider wobbles on the arm, or if you can see a crack in the body, it's done. Sliders don't fail gracefully. They hold fine until the day they let go, usually with a gust of wind pushing on the fabric. Catching a worn one early and swapping it on your own schedule beats dealing with a floppy awning in a storm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest note. This is a single slider assembly, sold as one piece. If both of your rafter arms are worn, or you just want a spare on hand, order two. And because this is a genuine Dometic part carrying the 830463P part number, it matches the original hardware on your awning instead of forcing you to guess with a universal fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty metal construction stands up to constant load, sun, and road vibration where plastic sliders crack\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for worn or cracked rafter arm sliders on manual patio awnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits most Dometic and A\u0026amp;E manual roll-out awnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall rivet included, so you can finish the job without an extra hardware run\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact base footprint of 1.94 in x 2.13 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeighs less than a pound and installs in under an hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Dometic part, MPN 830463P, matches your original awning hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNot for the 5000 series or early Sunchasers using 831xxxx or square hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Dometic reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the rafter arm slider do on my awning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the metal fitting that rides along the awning's support arm and holds the rafter at the pitch you set. When it wears out, the arm won't lock, the fabric sags, and water starts pooling instead of running off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich awnings does the Dometic 830463P fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt fits most Dometic and A\u0026amp;E manual patio awnings. The exceptions are the 5000 series and early Sunchaser awnings that use 831xxxx sliders or square hardware. If your old slider is round, you're almost certainly good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with a rivet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Dometic includes the rivet you need to set the new slider, so you can finish the job without an extra trip to the hardware store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this for manual or electric awnings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis slider is for manual roll-out patio awnings. It's arm hardware, not a motor part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know my slider needs replacing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLook for play where the rafter meets the arm, a slider that wobbles, or a visible crack in the body. If the awning won't hold its pitch or flaps in a breeze, the slider is the usual cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat tools do I need to install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA cordless drill to remove the old rivet and a rivet gun to set the included one. Match the orientation of the old slider and most people finish in under an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this fit an older A\u0026amp;E awning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost likely, yes. A\u0026amp;E is the earlier name for the same awning line, so the 830463P fits most A\u0026amp;E manual awnings, as long as it isn't the square 831xxxx hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow big is it and what's it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's heavy-duty metal with a base that measures 1.94 inches by 2.13 inches, and it weighs less than a pound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes one package cover both awning arms?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is a single slider assembly. If both arms are worn or you want a spare, order two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this on a 5000 series awning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The 830463P doesn't fit the 5000 series or early Sunchasers with 831xxxx or square hardware. You'll need the slider specific to that hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDometic 830463P Rafter Arm Slider Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDometic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDometic Corp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e830463P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e713814010256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.94 in x 2.13 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembly Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRafter arm slider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRivet Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost Dometic and A\u0026amp;E manual patio awnings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot Compatible With\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5000 series and early Sunchasers using 831xxxx or square hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach (single slider assembly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What does the rafter arm slider do on my awning?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's the metal fitting that rides along the awning's support arm and holds the rafter at the pitch you set. 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