We recently bought our first caravan and it came with a Dorema Hacienda awning that needs two poles replacing. Can anybody recommend a good place to go? I've had a look on eBay and struggled to find it (might be me not describing properly) and I'd prefer to avoid Dorema dealer prices if possible.
I scrapped a Dorema awning some time ago, but I have kept the poles which are the fibreglass type. I used a couple to make a veranda pole for our present awning.
Bertie.
Hi tango55, I was going to post some photos but can't. I think I'd describe them as metallic and bent, squashed and, in one case, slightly torn around the hinge/connection. There are two poles affected - one a corner junction and one a spring loaded pole.
Quote: Originally posted by TheSullivans on 17/5/2018
The 2 Tops - I'm not sure if that was an offer of spares but I don't think they're fibreglass. Thanks for the reply.
Yours sound like metal - probably steel, but could be aluminium. I'd bet there are older awnings with similar poles being sent to the tip all the time - you just need to be lucky enough to meet up with someone about to throw one out.
Bertie.
If you have a large-ish dealer nearby drop in and ask what they do with unwanted awning poles from old awnings from p/x vans. Highbridge in Somerset used to have loads next to the awning shop - this was a few years ago as we got some from them for a charity donation.
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Topic: Replacing awning poles
