{"product_id":"dometic-8500-18ft-manual-rv-patio-awning-sandstone","title":"Dometic 8500 Manual RV Patio Awning, 18ft, Sandstone Vinyl","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Dometic 8500 is a manual, hand-crank patio awning built for travel trailers and motorhomes. This is the 18 foot roller assembly in Sandstone fade vinyl with a Polar White weathershield and castings. Simple, tough, and ready for campsite shade whenever you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dometic 8500 is about as common as manual patio awnings get on the side of a travel trailer or motorhome, and there's a good reason for that. It's simple, it's tough, and it does one job well. This is the 18 foot version in Sandstone fade vinyl, and what you're buying here is the roller assembly: the fabric, the roller tube, and the Polar White weathershield that wraps it all up. You crank it out by hand. No motor, no wiring, nothing to draw down your house battery just to throw some shade over the picnic table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's talk about the fabric, because that's what you're really paying for. It's Sandstone fade vinyl, and vinyl is the material we'd point most RVers toward for a patio awning. It sheds water instead of soaking it up, so a light rain runs right off if you pitch one arm a little lower. It wipes clean with soap and water. And it takes the sun well. This one is scratch-resistant with UV protection built into the material, so it holds its color and doesn't get chalky after a couple of seasons the way cheaper fabric can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polar White weathershield is the part a lot of folks overlook until they need it. When the awning's rolled up and you're heading down the highway, that vinyl cover wraps the stowed fabric and keeps road grime, bugs, and UV off it. Your fabric spends most of its life rolled up, so protecting it in transit is half the battle for making it last. The end-cap castings are Polar White to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically, the 8500 uses a rafter lock system with automatic tension. In plain terms, that keeps the arms snug and the fabric taut so it isn't flapping and sagging every time a breeze comes through the campground. A tight awning is a quiet awning, and it sheds water better too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the important part, and we'd rather tell you up front than have you open the box surprised. This is a roller assembly only. The awning arms, the mounting brackets, and the rest of the hardware are not included. Dometic sells this as a replacement fabric-and-roller unit for a rig that already has 8500 series arms mounted to it. So if your existing awning fabric is sun-rotted, torn, or just tired, and the arms are still good, this is exactly the part you want. Pull the old roller, drop this one in, done. If you're starting from a bare wall with no arms at all, you'll need to buy the arm hardware kit separately to complete the setup. Either way, measure your existing rail before you order. The 18 foot spec is the nominal rail length, and the actual fabric runs a few inches shorter, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut at the campsite this earns its keep every day. Shade over the door, a dry spot to stand when you're loading the cooler, somewhere to sit out a passing shower. The manual crank means you're always in control of it, which we actually prefer for a lot of setups. See a storm rolling in or feel the wind pick up? Roll it in by hand in under a minute. That's the one rule with any RV awning. Don't leave it out in gusty wind, and never drive off with it extended. Roll it up, let the weathershield do its job, and it'll be ready the next time you set up camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigure on two people, a ladder, and an afternoon to swap one of these onto an existing 8500 setup. It's a straightforward job for anyone comfortable working around their rig, and we're happy to talk you through the fit before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8500 series manual patio awning roller assembly, hand-crank operation with no motor or wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e18 foot nominal rail length with an 8 foot extension for wide campsite coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSandstone fade vinyl fabric that sheds water and wipes clean with soap and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScratch-resistant vinyl with built-in UV protection to hold color season after season\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolar White vinyl weathershield wraps the stowed fabric to block road grime and UV in transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecure rafter lock system with automatic tension keeps the fabric taut and cuts down on flapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWaterproof vinyl keeps the area underneath dry in light rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolar White end-cap castings to match the weathershield\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoller assembly only, arm hardware sold separately for existing 8500 setups\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 this a complete awning or just the fabric and roller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the roller assembly, which means the fabric, the roller tube, and the Polar White weathershield. The awning arms, brackets, and mounting hardware are sold separately. This is meant as a replacement roller for a rig that already has 8500 series arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it manual or electric?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eManual. You crank it out and in by hand. There's no motor and no wiring, so nothing to draw down your house battery and one less thing to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the 18 foot measurement refer to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThat's the nominal rail length. The actual fabric runs a few inches shorter than 18 feet, which is normal for every RV awning. Measure your existing rail before ordering to confirm the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe fabric is Sandstone fade vinyl. The weathershield cover and the end-cap castings are Polar White.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit my RV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built to drop into a rig already set up for Dometic 8500 series 18 foot arms. If that's what you have, measure the rail to confirm and you're good. If you don't have arms mounted yet, you'll need the separate arm hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I leave it out in the rain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe vinyl is waterproof and sheds light rain well, especially if you drop one arm a little lower so water runs off the end. For heavy rain, pooling, or any wind, roll it in. Standing water and gusts are what damage awnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I clean the fabric?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eVinyl makes this easy. Soap and water and a soft brush handle most of it. Let the fabric dry fully before you roll it up so you don't trap moisture and end up with mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow far does it extend from the RV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEight feet of projection from the rail, which gives you a good stretch of shade over the patio area beside the rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the box include the arm hardware for a brand-new install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. For a fresh install on a bare wall you'll need to purchase the 8500 arm hardware kit separately. This listing covers the roller and fabric assembly only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the fabric vinyl or acrylic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eVinyl. 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