{"product_id":"dometic-8500-manual-patio-awning-16-ft-onyx","title":"Dometic 8500 Manual RV Patio Awning, 16 ft, Onyx \/ Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Dometic 8500 is a manual patio awning built for RV owners who like the simple, proven crank-and-arm setup. This one gives you 16 feet of coverage with an 8-foot extension, wrapped in Onyx vinyl with a black weathershield and black castings. Roll it out at the campsite, drop the support legs, and you've got real shade in about a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been running RVs for a while, you already know the Dometic 8500. It's the manual patio awning a lot of travel trailers and fifth wheels roll off the lot with, and it's the one plenty of owners come back to when the original finally wears out. This version gives you a 16-foot rail with an 8-foot extension, so you get a wide stretch of shade down the door side of the rig. The fabric is Onyx, the weathershield backing is black, and the castings are black too. That's a clean look if your camper already leans toward darker exterior trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no motor here, and honestly that's the point. You roll it out with the wand, swing down the support arms, and set the legs. That's it. No wiring to chase, no control board to fry, nothing to leave you stuck with the awning half-open in a parking lot. A pull strap holds the loop open so the wand engages fast, which matters when you're setting up solo after a long drive. Once you've done it a couple of times, the whole thing goes from stowed to shade in about a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is Dometic's 4-ply laminated polyester-reinforced vinyl, double-sided, so it handles sun, rain, and a full season of roll-and-stow cycles without getting brittle. When you travel, the black weathershield wraps the roll and keeps road grime and UV off the fabric. That's the part a lot of folks overlook. An awning that lives rolled up bare in the weather ages a lot faster than one with a proper shield, and this one has it built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe support arms do more than hold the roller up. You can set one side lower than the other to pitch the awning for rain runoff, so you're not collecting a pool of water over your head during an afternoon storm. And when the wind picks up, roll it in. That's true of every RV awning, and it's true of this one. A patio awning is shade gear, not a storm shelter, so bring it in before you leave the site or before a front rolls through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Onyx fabric with black hardware reads a little more modern than the older tan-and-white setups, and it pairs well with the darker graphics packages showing up on newer trailers. It's a full-size awning too, not a slide topper or a window shade, so plan on real coverage. Sixteen feet down the side gives you room for a couple of chairs, a small table, and a grill kept out of the direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to know before you order. The mounting hardware must be purchased separately. This SKU is the awning assembly itself: the roller, the fabric, and the arms. The brackets that bolt to your RV sidewall are a separate buy, and they need to match your awning length and your rig's rail setup. If you're replacing an older Dometic 848-series awning, measure your existing rail and bracket spacing first so you order the right mounting kit. If you're not sure what you need, give us a call before you buy and we'll help you line up the fabric plus the hardware so you're not waiting on a second shipment to finish the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo who's this for? RV owners who want the simple, proven manual setup and don't want to pay for a motorized awning they'll rarely use. It's a straight OEM-style match for the 848 series, so it drops into the same install a lot of factory-built trailers already run. Get the fabric, get the matching hardware, and you'll have the same dependable crank awning RV owners have trusted for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16-foot rail length with an 8-foot projection gives you a wide shade footprint down the door side of most travel trailers and shorter fifth wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual crank-and-wand operation means no motor, no wiring, and one less thing to fail when you're miles from a service center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-ply laminated polyester-reinforced vinyl fabric, double-sided, stands up to sun, rain, and repeated roll-and-stow cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOnyx fabric with a black vinyl weathershield backing that wraps the roll and shields it from road grime and UV during travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack castings and hardware for a clean, contemporary look that matches darker exterior trim and graphics packages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePull strap holds the loop open so the wand engages fast, making solo setup easier after a long drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable support arms let you pitch one side lower for rain runoff instead of pooling water overhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM-style match for the Dometic 848 series, so it drops into the same install found on many factory-built trailers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting hardware sold separately, so you can size the brackets to your exact rail setup and awning length.\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 with this awning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This SKU is the awning assembly itself, meaning the roller, fabric, and support arms. The brackets that bolt to your RV sidewall are purchased separately and need to match your awning length and rail setup. Measure before you order, or give us a call and we'll help you line up the right kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a manual or electric awning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's fully manual. You roll it out with a wand and set the support arms and legs by hand. There's no motor and no wiring, which means far less to go wrong over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size is this awning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe rail is 16 feet long and the awning extends 8 feet out from the side of the rig. That gives you a wide shade footprint over the entry door and enough room for a couple of chairs and a small table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the fabric made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's Dometic's 4-ply laminated polyester-reinforced vinyl, double-sided. That construction handles sun, rain, and a full season of roll-and-stow cycles without getting brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does Onyx refer to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOnyx is the fabric color. On this model the weathershield backing and the castings are both black, so the whole setup reads dark and modern rather than the older tan-and-white look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the weathershield for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhen the awning is rolled up for travel, the black weathershield wraps the fabric roll and keeps road grime and UV off it. An awning stored bare in the weather ages a lot faster, so the shield helps the fabric last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this to replace an older Dometic 848 awning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's built as an OEM-style match for the 848 series, so it fits the same install a lot of factory trailers already use. Measure your existing rail and bracket spacing first so you order the correct separate mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it have support legs for standalone setup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The support arms hold the roller and drop down to legs at the campsite. You can also set one side lower than the other to pitch the awning so rain runs off instead of pooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I set it up by myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can. The pull strap holds the loop open so the wand engages quickly, which makes solo setup manageable. On a 16-foot awning an extra set of hands still helps, but plenty of owners run it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I leave it out in wind and rain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRoll it in when the wind picks up. A patio awning is shade gear, not a storm shelter. 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