Dometic 9100 Power Patio Awning 16' Onyx with LED Strip
Dometic 9100 Power Patio Awning 16' Onyx with LED Strip — Product description
The Dometic 9100 is an electric power patio awning that rolls out 16 feet of Onyx vinyl shade at the touch of a wall switch. It extends 8 feet off the coach, carries a built-in LED strip on the rail for after-dark camp light, and rides on Dometic's knee-action arms that flex in a gust instead of bending. Hardware and switch kit sold separately.
If you've ever wrestled a manual awning into place while the wind picks up at the campsite, you already know why folks upgrade to a power unit. The Dometic 9100 Power Patio Awning does the work for you. Press the wall-mounted switch and the 16-foot roller rolls out to a full 8-foot extension, giving you a big patch of shade over the door side of your RV. Press it again and it retracts clean and tight against the coach when you're ready to roll.
This one wears the Onyx fabric, a darker vinyl pattern that hides road grime and campfire smudges better than the light colors. The fabric itself is vinyl, so it wipes down easy and shrugs off the mildew and moisture that shorten the life of cheaper awning cloth. When the awning is rolled up, a polar white vinyl weather cover wraps the whole roll and keeps sun and UV off the fabric while you're traveling. The castings on the ends are polar white too, so the whole assembly has a clean, matched look on the side of the trailer.
The real story with the 9100 is the hardware. Dometic uses their knee-action arm design here, and it's worth understanding before you buy. The arms are built to flex in a moderate gust rather than fighting it. So a sudden breeze that would bend or tweak a rigid arm gets absorbed instead. The rounded arms resist bowing and warping, and the geometry lets the awning shed a little accumulated rain water instead of pooling dead flat. It's the kind of design detail that keeps a $1,000 awning alive for years of weekend trips.
Then there's the light. Built into the roller rail is an LED strip that throws a soft, even wash of light down onto your patio area. That's a genuinely useful feature once the sun goes down. You can cook, play cards, or just sit out without dragging a lantern around, and LEDs sip almost nothing off the house battery. It runs off your 12-volt system through the same switch circuit as the awning motor.
A few honest notes before you order. This awning ships as the roller assembly with the fabric, the weather cover, and the LED strip. The mounting hardware and the control switch kit are sold separately. That's normal for these Dometic power units. It lets an installer match the right brackets and switch to your specific coach, but it does mean you'll want to confirm you have or are ordering the correct hardware and switch for your rig. Measure your existing awning rail before you buy. The 16-foot length here refers to the rail width along the side of the RV, and the 8-foot number is how far it projects out from the wall.
Who's this for? Travel trailer and fifth wheel owners who spend real time at the campsite and are tired of hand-cranking an awning in and out. If you camp in one spot for days at a stretch, an electric awning with a good light changes how you use your outdoor space. And if you're replacing a tired old manual unit or a power awning that finally gave up, stepping into the 9100 with the knee-action arms and the LED rail is a solid move. Just remember it's a power awning meant for a settled camp, not something you leave out in a storm. When the weather turns, roll it in and let the weather cover do its job.
We stock the real Dometic part here, MPN 915NR16.000BL, so you're getting the genuine roller and fabric, not a generic replacement cloth. If you're not sure whether this length and extension match your coach, or which hardware and switch kit you need alongside it, give us a shout and we'll help you sort it out before anything ships.
Key Features
- Electric power operation, rolls out and retracts at the press of a wall-mounted switch
- 16-foot rail length with a full 8-foot extension off the RV wall for wide patio shade
- Onyx vinyl fabric, mildew-resistant and easy to wipe down, hides road grime
- Integrated LED light strip on the roller rail lights up the campsite at night
- Knee-action arm design flexes in moderate wind instead of bending or warping
- Rounded arms resist bowing and shed accumulated rain water instead of pooling flat
- Polar white vinyl weather cover protects the rolled fabric from sun and UV in transit
- Polar white end castings for a clean, matched look on the coach
- Runs off the RV 12-volt system, LEDs draw minimal current from the house battery
- Genuine Dometic part, MPN 915NR16.000BL, not a generic replacement fabric
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Dometic reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Dometic 9100 Power Patio Awning, 16 Foot, Onyx, with LED Strip |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dometic |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 915NR16.000BL |
| UPC | 713814250447 |
| Series | 9100 Power Patio Awning |
| Awning Type | Patio Awning |
| Operation | Electric / Power |
| Length | 16 Foot |
| Extension Length | 8 Foot |
| Fabric Pattern | Onyx |
| Fabric Material | Vinyl |
| Weather Cover | Polar White Vinyl |
| Castings Color | Polar White |
| Lighting | Integrated LED Strip |
| Hardware Design | Knee-Action Arms |
| Hardware And Switch Kit | Sold Separately |
Frequently asked questions
Is the mounting hardware included?
No. The 9100 ships as the roller assembly with the fabric, weather cover, and LED strip. The mounting hardware and the control switch kit are sold separately, so you can match the right brackets and switch to your coach. Confirm you have or are ordering those before install.
What's the difference between the 16-foot length and the 8-foot extension?
The 16-foot number is the rail width, meaning how much of the RV side wall the awning covers. The 8-foot number is how far the awning projects straight out from the wall when it's fully extended.
Does this awning have a light?
Yes. There's an LED strip built into the roller rail that washes soft, even light down onto your patio area. It runs off your 12-volt system and draws very little current, so it's easy on the house battery.
Is it manual or electric?
It's a fully electric power awning. You open and retract it with a wall-mounted switch, no hand-cranking. The switch kit is part of the separately sold hardware.
What is the knee-action hardware?
It's Dometic's arm design that lets the awning flex in a moderate gust instead of fighting it. The rounded arms resist bowing and warping, and the geometry helps the fabric shed a little accumulated rain water rather than pooling dead flat.
What does the weather cover do?
When the awning is rolled up for travel, the polar white vinyl weather cover wraps the rolled fabric and shields it from sun and UV. It's what keeps the fabric looking good over the years between the campsites.
What color is the fabric?
This model is Onyx, a darker vinyl pattern. The darker fabric hides road grime and smudges better than lighter colors, and the vinyl wipes clean and resists mildew and moisture.
Will it fit my RV?
It's built for travel trailers and fifth wheels set up for a 16-foot power awning rail. Measure your existing awning rail before ordering to confirm the 16-foot length matches your coach. If you're not sure, reach out and we'll help you check.
Can I use this to replace an old manual awning?
In most cases yes, as long as your rail length matches and you order the correct hardware and switch kit for a power unit. Stepping from a hand-crank awning to the 9100 with the LED rail is a common upgrade. We can help you confirm the parts you need.
Should I leave it out in bad weather?
No. Even with the knee-action arms, this is a power awning meant for a settled camp, not a storm. When the weather turns, roll it in and let the weather cover protect the fabric.
