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Buying Guide · Roll-Out Awnings

Caravan Roll-Out Awning Buying Guide

Three roll-out awnings and two enclosed cassette awnings for caravans and pop-tops, side by side. Compare length, projection, fabric and what comes in the box across Dometic, Carefree, Aussie Traveller, Fiamma and Thule so you can match an awning to your van and budget.

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Style, length, projection, operation, fabric and included hardware across five awnings in stock.

Caravan roll-out awning specification comparison
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Dometic Dometic 8700 Wall Mount Roll-Out Awning 13ft Charcoal Black 102mm x 102mm x 2134mm
Dometic
$699
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Carefree Carefree Fiesta Triple Black Shale Fade Awning Only 14' - Fo146E4Ehm
Carefree
$899.99
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Aussie Traveller Aussie Traveller Awning Sunburst Classic 14'
Aussie Traveller
$1022.99
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Fiamma Fiamma F45 S Awning Royal Grey 4.5m w/ White Case
Fiamma
$1745
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Thule Thule 5200 3.5m Mystic Grey, Black Cassette
Thule
$1699.99
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Awning style Traditional roll-out Traditional roll-out Traditional roll-out Enclosed cassette, wind-out Enclosed cassette, wind-out
Awning length 13' 14' 14' 4.5 m 3.5 m cassette (3.32 m fabric)
Projection 2500 mm 2210 mm 2310 mm 2500mm 2500 mm
Operation Manual, cam lock with cushioned lift handle Manual, spring loaded Manual, two-stage safety lift handle Winch driven with easy-to-hook loop Manual, motor can be retrofitted
Fabric Double-sided polyester-reinforced vinyl, UV protected Multi-layer vinyl with Weatherguard Four-layer block-out vinyl, UV rating 50+ UV-resistant waterproof washable vinyl, printed both sides Single-welded, color-fast Mystic Grey PVC
Colour Charcoal Black Black Shale Fade (Triple Black) Charcoal with black hardware Royal Grey with white case Mystic Grey with black cassette
Hardware included No, suits Dometic 8300, 8500 and 8700 hardware kits No, wall hardware kit sold separately No, Sunburst Classic frameset sold separately Yes, complete cassette with arms Yes, complete cassette with flat mounting brackets
Standout feature Easy Lock Flipper travel lock, 12.95 kg roller and fabric Weatherguard protects the fabric when rolled up Australian made, custom lengths available Twin guide tracks in the lead bar for LED lights and sunscreens Quick Lock legs and front drainage channel, 25.4 kg

Frequently asked questions

How do I measure my caravan for a roll-out awning?

Measure from the centre of one support arm to the centre of the other, not the fabric width. Check the top and bottom mounting points on your van for windows, doors, handles and hatches that the arms could block. Measure twice before ordering, as made-to-order awnings are non-refundable.

Do roll-out awnings come with the mounting hardware?

Usually not. The Dometic 8700, Carefree Fiesta and Sunburst Classic are the fabric and roller tube only, with the hardware kit or frameset sold separately to suit your wall style, such as full-height caravan or pop-top. The Fiamma F45 S and Thule 5200 are the exceptions, as those cassettes come complete with their arms and mounting brackets.

What is the difference between a roll-out awning and a cassette awning?

A roll-out awning stores the fabric on an exposed roller tube against the van wall, with a protective outer layer like Carefree's Weatherguard, and you pull it out by hand. A cassette awning like the Fiamma F45 S or Thule 5200 stores the fabric inside an enclosed aluminium case and winds out with a crank. Cassettes cost more but protect the fabric on the road.

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