My Awning Arm Just Broke August 01, 2025, 07:13:33 pm Yep, the left awning arm (when facing the awning) broke in a gust of wind. I was inside the RV and heard a loud bang. When I got outside, I saw the awning arm cable had come off the "knuckle" and I could not muscle it back on. It was all I could do to roll it back in as far as I did. I had to place a leather glove over the "knuckle" because sharp, broken pieces were scraping the fabric and nearly cutting through. I'm going to tie it down once it gets a little cooler (107 degrees).I've been Googling but I don't see the full arm a for a Fiamma 45i (even on the Fiamma site). Actually, I'll replace both arms if I can find them. I plan to call Fiamma in Orlando tomorrow for suggestions.At this point, I may want to replace the whole awning. Has anyone done this? Do you have any suggestions on a brand of awning? The Fiamma 45-S seems to be shorter (10 - 11.5 ft) and made for vans.Help!?
Re: My Awning Arm Just Broke Reply #1 – August 01, 2025, 08:23:33 pm Dang as in Dang. I’m so sorry for this news. You work so hard to keep your LD in good shape. I can only wish you the best. 1 Likes
Re: My Awning Arm Just Broke Reply #2 – August 01, 2025, 08:29:24 pm Quote from: Ed & Margee - August 01, 2025, 08:23:33 pmDang as in Dang. I’m so sorry for this news. You work so hard to keep your LD in good shape. I can only wish you the best.Thanks. It's weird because I was looking at the Fiamma website last week, scoping out parts that I wanted to replace. The arms were not on my list. Go figure.
Re: My Awning Arm Just Broke Reply #3 – August 01, 2025, 10:10:13 pm Call Fiamma for sure.This video might help once you get the parts:https://youtu.be/WRX9Un5QLRQRich 1 Likes
Re: My Awning Arm Just Broke Reply #4 – August 05, 2025, 09:59:31 am Just a little update.I spoke with Fiamma in Orlando. I have been able to order replacements for both arms for $550 + $60 shipping. They should arrive early next week.I have to order replacement awning fabric from a different company in Tampa. I'll report those results after they call me back. 2 Likes
Re: My Awning Arm Just Broke Reply #5 – August 05, 2025, 02:54:31 pm Quote from: debinvenice - August 05, 2025, 09:59:31 amI have to order replacement awning fabric from a different company in Tampa. I'll report those results after they call me back.When I replaced the fabric on our awning three months ago, I could not find any suppliers of the fabric other than Fiamma. I phoned three suppliers of aftermarket awning fabrics, and all told me they did not make a replacement for the Fiamma awning and suggested buying directly from Fiamma. Fiamma uses a different attachment method.Larry
Re: My Awning Arm Just Broke Reply #6 – August 05, 2025, 03:17:09 pm Quote from: Larry W - August 05, 2025, 02:54:31 pmWhen I replaced the fabric on our awning three months ago, I could not find any suppliers of the fabric other than Fiamma. I phoned three suppliers of aftermarket awning fabrics, and all told me they did not make a replacement for the Fiamma awning and suggested buying directly from Fiamma. Fiamma uses a different attachment method.LarryThe gentleman from Fiamma (Malik) referred me to an awning company in Tampa. Fiamma only had gray or blue fabric. My LD is tan. I'm in contact with the other company via email. They wrote back to confirm the type of awning I have. I will update my success or failure. :-)
Re: My Awning Arm Just Broke Reply #7 – August 05, 2025, 03:22:44 pm Fiamma has blue fabric, and our rig is blue, so it worked out fine without issues.I was puzzled why no one had fabric that would fit the Fiammas,the attachment does not seem much different than other awning brands. Possible that there is not enough demand for Fiama fabric due lack of domestic users, as it is an Italian brand and used extensively on Euro RVs.Larry 1 Likes
Re: My Awning Arm Just Broke Reply #8 – August 05, 2025, 04:45:30 pm If push comes to shove, I'll go back to Fiamma and order the gray. The awning arms arrive on Friday via FedEx. Depending on the availability of my brother and sister-in-law, I can at least work on the arms since the fabric is still usable (not sure for how long).
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