{"product_id":"dometic-8500-18ft-manual-rv-patio-awning-onyx","title":"Dometic 8500 Manual Patio Awning, 18 ft, Onyx \/ Polar White","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Dometic 8500 is the manual patio awning a lot of RVs rolled off the line with, and it's still one of the easiest ways to throw real shade over your campsite. This is the 18 foot roller assembly in Onyx fade vinyl with a Polar White weathershield and Polar White castings, giving you 8 feet of projection off the side of the rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dometic 8500 is the manual patio awning a lot of RVs rolled off the line with, and it's still one of the easiest ways to throw real shade over your campsite. This listing is the 18 foot roller assembly in Onyx fade vinyl with a Polar White weathershield and Polar White end castings. That's the fabric, the roller tube, and the torsion spring assembly, ready to drop into 8500 series hardware. It gives you 8 feet of projection off the side of the rig, enough to cover a picnic table, a couple of camp chairs, and the entry step without crowding the site next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual means you crank it out and pull it in by hand. No motor, no switch, nothing to short out. Release the travel locks, walk the arms out, set your pitch, and you're done in under a minute once you've done it a few times. For a lot of owners that's the whole appeal. There's less to go wrong, it's cheaper to buy and cheaper to fix, and you're never stuck with the awning halfway out because a control board died. If your old 848 series manual awning is sun-rotted or torn, this is a straight like-for-like refresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is 4-ply laminated polyester reinforced vinyl, which is the good stuff. It won't stretch and go baggy the way cheap single-layer vinyl does, it sheds water instead of soaking it up, and the Onyx fade pattern hides road grime and pollen a lot better than a solid light color. The Polar White weathershield is the strip that wraps the rolled-up fabric when it's stowed, so the part that takes the sun and highway abrasion during travel is a replaceable cover, not the awning itself. The vinyl is treated for UV and scratch resistance, so it holds its color through years of afternoons parked in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, the roller tube is a 3-1\/2 inch diameter extrusion with three symmetrical grooves that grab the poly ropes sewn into the fabric edges. That's what keeps the fabric tracking straight and tight as it rolls, and it's why an 8500 rolls up clean instead of bunching to one side. The torsion assembly inside the tube carries the spring tension that snaps the awning closed and holds it under load when it's open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to be clear about before you order. This is the roller assembly only. The mounting hardware, meaning the arms, the brackets, and the rafters that actually bolt to your RV, is sold separately. If you're replacing worn-out fabric on an existing 8500 or 848 series awning, your old hardware stays on the wall and you just swap the roller in. If you're starting from scratch, you'll need to add the matching 8500 hardware kit for your length. Measure your existing awning rail center to center before you buy so you get the right size the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one fits travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes running the Dometic 848 series manual setup, and the 18 foot roller gives you shade for a mid to large trailer. It's a job two people can knock out in an afternoon with basic hand tools, though a helper makes threading the fabric into the rail a lot less frustrating. If you've never done an awning swap, watch the Dometic install video first, it walks the tension and travel-lock steps that trip people up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake care of it and it'll outlast the next set of tires. Roll it in before a storm, don't leave it out in high wind, and hose the fabric down now and then so grit doesn't grind at the vinyl. A quick spray of dry lube on the arm pivots each season keeps the crank smooth. Do that and an 8500 stays quiet, tight, and easy to run for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e18 foot roller length with 8 foot projection covers a picnic table, camp chairs, and the entry step in one span\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual crank-and-pull operation with no motor or control board to fail, cheaper to buy and simpler to fix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-ply laminated polyester reinforced vinyl resists stretching, sheds water, and holds tension over years of sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOnyx fade vinyl fabric hides road grime and pollen better than a solid light color\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolar White vinyl weathershield wraps the stowed fabric so sun and highway wear land on a replaceable cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolar White end castings match most white RV exteriors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-1\/2 inch roller tube with three symmetrical grooves keeps the fabric tracking straight and rolling up clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUV and scratch resistant vinyl treatment keeps the color from chalking out in full-sun sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect like-for-like replacement for worn Dometic 848 series manual awning fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoller assembly includes fabric, roller tube, torsion spring assembly, and weathershield. Mounting hardware sold separately\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\u003eIs the mounting hardware included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is the roller assembly only. The arms, brackets, and rafters are sold separately. If you're replacing fabric on an existing 8500 or 848 series awning your old hardware stays put. A new install needs the matching 8500 hardware kit for your length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a manual or electric awning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eManual. You crank and pull it out by hand and roll it in the same way. There's no motor or switch to wire in or troubleshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size is this awning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's an 18 foot roller length with 8 feet of projection off the side of the RV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the fabric and color?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOnyx fade vinyl fabric in 4-ply laminated polyester reinforced vinyl, with a Polar White weathershield and Polar White end castings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it replace my old Dometic awning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, if you have an 8500 or 848 series manual awning in the 18 foot size. Measure your awning rail center to center to confirm the length before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the weathershield do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the vinyl strip that wraps the rolled-up fabric during travel and protects it from sun and highway abrasion. It takes the wear so the main fabric lasts longer, and it's replaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I install it myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost owners can with a helper and basic hand tools in an afternoon. Threading the fabric into the rail and setting the spring tension are the two steps to take slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I make it last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRoll it in during wind or storms, rinse the vinyl now and then to keep grit off, and hit the arm pivots with dry lube each season.\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 8500 Manual Patio Awning, 18 Foot Length x 8 Foot Extension, Onyx, Polar White Weathershield, Polar White Castings\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 Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e848NR18.400B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e713814235963\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAwning Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProjection (Extension)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFabric Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnyx (Fade Vinyl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFabric Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-ply laminated polyester reinforced vinyl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeathershield\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolar White Vinyl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnd Castings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolar White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoller Tube\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-1\/2 in diameter with 3 symmetrical grooves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRV, Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel, Motorhome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeystone Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9108803303\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\": \"Is the mounting hardware included?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"No. This is the roller assembly only. 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